On September 27, Kukatpally’s LuLu Mall celebrated its grand opening with much excitement, drawing sizable crowds eager to check out the expansive shopping attraction. However, things quickly became chaotic. Social media platforms are filled with pictures and videos from the mall showing it as a chaotic zone.
Hyderabad’s LuLu Mall Opening Takes Unexpected Turn
@KTRBRS Req u 2 plz inaugurate #LULUMall daily so that @CYBTRAFFIC @pskkp_cyb @KphbSho @HYDTP wil close da Raitu Bazar Road Side Shops & clear traffic in a proper way
we reach offices in a ryt traffic tym
We don’t have money 2 repair our cars daily bcoz of bus driver rash driving pic.twitter.com/Q3acHipj0s— Prahalad (@Prahala04777575) October 1, 2023
The ceremonial opening of the LuLu Mall took an unexpected turn when mobs of rowdy customers caused commotion and looted food. People were in general disbelief after pictures of empty and partially devoured food items on the mall’s storage racks were circulated on various social media sites.
devlop….
devloppppp…#LuluMall #Hyderabad pic.twitter.com/F9PbWrZ8xZ— celluloidpanda (@celluloidpanda) October 3, 2023
According to witnesses and security staff, some of the throng started acting violently and targeted drinks and packaged items. The contents of multiple things were opened, devoured, and then dumped inside the mall as shelves stocked with different products were plundered.
#LuluMall #LuluHyderabad
Sorry & AshamedThis is not #Hyderabad nor it represents the #Hyderabadi culture….
But only the hordes of settlers/looters that have migrated to Hyderabad!
Videos Courtesy: Instagram users
-food_hud
-charishma_lagadapati@swachhhyd @HiHyderabad pic.twitter.com/IFctcYmivT— Muzzammil KhanⓂ️ مزمل خان (@MohdMuzzammilK) October 2, 2023
Customers ate or half consumed the food before throwing it on the mall’s flooring, including samosas, biscuits, soft beverages, fruits, and other commodities. Bottles, empty wrappers, and other food-related material lying throughout the grounds were also destroyed.
Isn’t this stealing?? Or was there any free stuff given to all on the opening week?? #LuluMall pic.twitter.com/RaIJGPWIGk
— Vamsi Kaka (@vamsikaka) October 3, 2023
CCTV cameras and other security measures didn’t seem to be able to stop the chaotic scene from developing. Local authorities found it difficult to control the situation. Videos of the incident quickly went viral on social media, where internet users shared a variety of opinions. (as per Telangana Today)
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UAE-Based Retailer LuLu Group
A drone video of the newly opened #LuLuMall in #Hyderabad 🏙️
📸: Fahrukh Zayn @LuLuGroup_India @Yusuffali_MA @KTRBRS pic.twitter.com/S2tXpbWGUI
— Hi Hyderabad (@HiHyderabad) September 29, 2023
The UAE-based retailer LuLu Group entered Telangana on Wednesday by opening its first mall in Hyderabad. Kukatpally is home to a five-million-square foot mall. Telangana’s IT and Industries Minister, KT Rama Rao, presided over the mall’s inauguration, which was accompanied by Yusuff Ali M.A, Chairman of the LuLu Group.
The mall offers a wide range of services and facilities. The mall features 75 local and international brand-filled stores, a multi-cuisine food court, a 1400-seat, five-screen movie theater, and more conveniently located under one roof.
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