Bengaluru Pub's Anniversary Deal Turns Chaotic
A promotional offer at a Bengaluru pub celebrating its third anniversary resulted in unexpected chaos, leading to traffic congestion and police intervention. The pub, located in Hebbal, offered "any dish for Rs 30," attracting a massive crowd that overwhelmed the venue.
Overwhelming Response and Crowd Management Issues
The promotion, heavily advertised on social media, drew a crowd far larger than anticipated. While the pub has a seating capacity of around 300, nearly 1,000 customers showed up, making it difficult for the staff to manage the situation. Due to the overwhelming numbers, the management decided to shut down the outlet before 4 PM.
Customers expressed frustration with the poor planning and lack of crowd management. The unexpected rush led to significant traffic jams on nearby roads, including Esteem Mall Road and the Hebbal Flyover, especially during peak hours.
Customer Experiences
Several customers shared their negative experiences:
- One customer who planned a family dinner arrived to find the offer closed and her family disappointed.
- Another customer waited for hours, only to experience long queues and chaotic entry procedures.
Police Intervention
The situation escalated to the point where police had to intervene to disperse the crowd and restore order. A senior police officer stated that they received complaints around 8:30 PM regarding the traffic blockage on Kempapura Main Road.
Key actions taken by the police included:
- Dispatching a Hoysala patrol team to the location.
- Sending a police posse from the Amrutahalli police station.
- Instructing the pub management to close the shutters until the crowd dispersed.
Pub's Response
The pub staff claimed they did not anticipate such an overwhelming response and closed early due to safety concerns. They stated that the original plan was to run the offer throughout the day, but the crowd size exceeded expectations.
