Rs 16-for-16-minute offer sparks chaos at Kanpur market, FIR lodged
The unveiling of a Rs 16 garment promo ignited pandemonium in Kanpur's Alam Market, with throngs of people converging and causing significant traffic snarls and a near-stampede scenario. Law enforcement quickly acted to clear the scene once the store closed. The turmoil left several shoppers injured, prompting police to file an FIR against the shop owner and other responsible individuals.
Kanpur's Alam Market witnessed pandemonium on Saturday after a promotional offer of garments for Rs 16 for 16 minutes led to a stampede-like situation. Hundreds of people congregated outside a shop in Anwarganj area, causing traffic to come to a halt. The police had to intervene and disperse the crowd, resulting in several injuries and scattered slippers. An FIR has been filed against shop owner Raish Alam and two others, with one accused apprehended.
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