Shoppers gatecrash Metro store in Ludhiana after it announces discounts; cops called for calm

The store had announced a stock clearance sale, but the rush, non-availability of some products, and denial of some offers led to a ruckus.

High-voltage drama was witnessed at the Metro Cash and Carry wholesale store in Ludhiana was gatecrashed, even vandalised, by discount-loving shoppers on Saturday. The store had announced a stock clearance sale.

Customers gatecrashing the Metro Cash and Carry store in Ludhiana on Saturday, May 13. (HT Photo)

Managers allowed visitors to shop without the otherwise-mandatory customer card, but the rush, non-availability of some products, and denial of some offers led to a ruckus.

Items scattered inside the store.

There were also scuffles between customers and staff, and racks and products were damaged too.