Watch: Thrift store in Pakistan's Karachi looted by mob on inauguration day. Here's what happened

The inauguration of a thrift store in Pakistan's Karachi took a chaotic turnas baton-wielding individuals stormed the venue, and looted it. According to reports on Saturday (Aug 31), the thrift store, named Dream Bazaar, announced a special discounton clothing, accessories, and homeware on its inauguration day.

A report by ARY News said that the opening of the store wasmarketed through social media platforms to attract public attention.

However, the opening of the mart did not go as planned. Thousands of people arrived at the store,caused significant damage to the property, and disrupted the inauguration event.

A businessman of Pakistani origin living abroad opened a huge mall in Gulistan-e-Johar locality of Karachi, which he named Dream Bazaar. And today on the day of inauguration he had announced a special discount. A crowd of about one lakh Paki goths stormed the mall and looted the… pic.twitter.com/OmLvMn6kHF — Politicspedia (@Politicspedia23) September 1, 2024

Videos shared on social mediaplatform X showed people forcibly breaking through the glass entrance, storming inside the store, and stealing items.

Here's a look at what happened:

Speaking to ARY News, witnesses said thatpolice were notably absent from the scene.

In a post on X, Politicspedia said that Dream Bazaar was opened by a Pakistani-origin man living abroad.

(With inputs from agencies)