Hyderabad’s Image Tarnished by Shoplifting Incidents at LuLu Mall Shortly After Grand Opening – Video

Hyderabad: The grand opening of LuLu Mall in Hyderabad took an unexpected turn as unruly shoppers caused chaos within the premises, looting food items and creating mayhem.

The mall, located in Kukatpally, celebrated its inauguration on September 27 with great fanfare, attracting massive crowds eager to explore the expansive shopping destination.

However, the situation quickly descended into disorder, with the public recklessly taking food items and various goods from the overcrowded location.

Videos circulating online showed the mall overwhelmed with visitors, some areas resembling a stampede due to the density of the crowd. Shoppers endured long lines at the checkout counters, and the mall’s escalators even stopped working due to the excessive number of users.

Eyewitnesses and security personnel reported that a portion of the crowd engaged in destructive behavior, specifically targeting packaged goods and beverages. Shelves holding a variety of products were ransacked, and numerous items were opened, consumed, and then discarded throughout the mall. From partially eaten cupcakes to empty water and soft drink bottles, videos showing the aftermath of the LuLu Mall opening have gone viral on social media, highlighting how individuals took advantage of the chaotic scene to consume and abandon items without payment.

These videos have since surfaced on social media, leaving the online community in disbelief.