The Laxmi Nagar main market and other adjoining markets namely Mangal Bazaar, Vijay Chowk, Subhash Chowk, Jagatram Park, and Guru Ramdas Nagar have been shut on the orders of the East Delhi district administration for violation of COVID-19 appropriate behaviour till July 5.
“The stretch from Vikas Marg to Lovely Public School, Kishan Kunj, and its surrounding markets, like Mangal Bazaar, Vijay Chowk, Subhash Chowk, Jagatram Park, Guru Ramdas Nagar, etc would be restricted to open from 10 pm on 29 June till 10 pm on 5 July or till further orders,” read the notification issued by the DM.
Earlier this month, the Delhi government allowed the resumption of all business activities in a phased manner as part of its unlock plan. Shops and weekly markets were reopened, but with certain restrictions. Following the decline in COVID-19 cases, the Delhi government allowed markets, malls, and market complexes to reopen.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had stated that curbs were…
