Delhi's Laxmi Nagar main market, nearby shops shut till July 5 for violating COVID-19 norms

"Laxmi Nagar main market and surrounding markets like Mangal Bazaar, Vijay Chowk, Subhash Chowk, Jagatram Park, Guru Ramdas Nagar will remain shut from 10 pm on June 29 till 10 pm of July 5 for not following COVID-19 appropriate behaviour," the order read. 

New Delhi: East Delhi markets including Laxmi Nagar’s main market have been closed till July 5 for violating COVID-19 norms. Sonika Singh, District Magistrate, East Delhi, issued a notice in this regard shutting down all shops except those involved in essential services. "Laxmi Nagar main market and surrounding markets like Mangal Bazaar, Vijay Chowk, Subhash Chowk, Jagatram Park, Guru Ramdas Nagar will remain shut from 10 pm on June 29 till 10 pm of July 5 for not following COVID-19 appropriate behaviour," the order was quoted by ANI.  "According to the Preet Vihar SDM`s report, shopkeepers, vendors and the general public in Laxmi Nagar main bazaar were not following COVID health protocol. Due to huge footfall, the market association and shopkeepers were unable to ensure COVID protocols last Sunday," it further read.