A saree for ₹10! Sale causes stampede-like situation at Telangana mall

After the theft, the local police reached the CMR shopping mall and has launched an investigation into the matter.

A stampede-like situation arose at a shopping mall in Siddipet of Telangana after women thronged in large numbers to buy sarees priced at ₹10 each.

A stampede-like situation arose at a shopping mall in Siddipet of Hyderabad city after women thronged in large numbers to buy sarees priced at ₹10 each. (Photo by Raj K Raj/ Hindustan Times) Representative Image. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

Women and girls rushed to avail of the ₹10 sarees, being offered by the CMR shopping mall and as word spread the number of customers began to swell creating a stampede, police said.

Several people were injured in the incident.

A woman also reportedly alleged that she lost her 5 tolas of gold chain, ₹6000 cash, and a debit card.

After the theft, the local police reached the CMR shopping mall and has launched an investigation into the matter.