Saree Offer Chaos: 3 Unconscious, Children Separated in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Stampede

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News18•05-01-2026, 13:24
Saree Offer Chaos: 3 Unconscious, Children Separated in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Stampede
- •A "5000-rupee saree for 599 rupees" offer at a new saree center in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar led to a massive stampede on Sunday.
- •The viral social media advertisement drew over a thousand women to the Akashwani to Trimurti Chowk area.
- •Upon opening, the rush caused three women to fall unconscious and many small children to be separated from their mothers.
- •Police intervened, ordering the shop to close, leading to four hours of traffic congestion on Trimurti Road.
- •Despite the previous day's chaos, crowds continue to gather at the saree center for discounted items.
Why It Matters: Extreme discounts sparked a dangerous stampede, highlighting risks of uncontrolled crowd management.
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