Kanpur clothing store's Rs 16 flash sale triggers stampede scare, FIR filed
A promotional offer of garments priced at Rs 16 for 16 minutes drew massive crowds to a shop in Kanpur's Alam Market, leading to chaos and severe traffic congestion. The rush of shoppers created a near-stampede situation, forcing authorities to intervene and disperse the crowd after the store shut down. Several people sustained injuries amid the disorder. Police subsequently registered an FIR against the shop owner and others deemed responsible for the dangerous situation.
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