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The thirst for freebies versus common sense: how a dress giveaway in Tashkent Region ended in a riot

The promise of freebies has once again resulted in an open display of wild behavior, turning a routine store opening into absolute chaos. In the Yangiyul district of the Tashkent region, the long-awaited launch of the Miss Dora clothing store went completely off script: the announcement of a free giveaway of women's dresses attracted a huge crowd, which, in an attempt to break inside, caused a stampede, arguments, and a real riot. Footage of the storming instantly spread […]

Thirst for freebies vs. common sense: how a dress giveaway in Tashkent region ended in a riot

The promise of freebies has once again turned into an open display of wild behavior, transforming a routine retail outlet opening into absolute chaos. In the Yangiyul district of the Tashkent region, the long-awaited launch of the Miss Dora clothing store went completely off-script: an announcement about a free giveaway of women's dresses attracted a massive crowd, which, in an attempt to break inside, caused a stampede, arguments, and an actual riot.

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