Liquor shops create a social distancing challenge
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Long queues were seen outside liquor stores this morning as several states across india decided to re-open the outlets that were closed when a "total lockdown" began on march 25 to check the spread of coronavirus or COVID-19. Last week, as the shutdown was extended for a second time by another two weeks, the home Ministry said that except in containment areas, standalone liquor shops can re-open across the country.
In delhi, huge crowds were seen outside shops in some parts of the city after more than 100 liquor shops - located outside the containment zones- were allowed to re-open. In east delhi, police were forced to shut shops as people flouted social distancing norms. Cops were seen resorting to use of force in areas such as Kashmere Gate and Narela where huge number of people gathered in groups. The national capital that has over 90 containment zones has reported over 4,000 COVID-19 cases, 64 deaths.