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Massive Crowd Gathers for Rs 16 Clothing Sale in Kanpur, Shopkeeper Booked

Summary by Times of India
In Kanpur, a shopkeeper sparked excitement with a flash sale, offering clothing items at just sixteen rupees. The buzz spread quickly through social media, leading to a huge influx of shoppers at Alam Market. However, the overwhelming crowd prompted police intervention to restore order. Following the incident, a case was registered against the shopkeeper, and one individual was taken into custody for safety precautions.

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An offer to sell clothes for 16 rupees created trouble for a shopkeeper in Kanpur's Anwarganj area. After the offer went viral on social media at midnight on August 15th, a crowd of three to four thousand people gathered at the shop. In the ensuing stampede and jostling, several people fell and were injured.

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India TV Hindi Hindi broke the news on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
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