The Delhi government on Monday ordered all shops to be shut in Lajpat Nagar’s Central Market and Rui Mandi in Sadar Bazar wholesale market over alleged violation of Covid-19 safety protocols.
As on Monday, six markets in the national capital have been shut for not adhering to Covid protocols.
On Saturday, the Punjabi Basti and Janata market in Nangloi area were closed till Tuesday for violation of Covid-appropriate behaviour, an official order said. Twelve shops in Shahdara's Gandhi Nagar market have also been shut from July 4 to 12.
Officials warned if any shopkeeper is found violating the order necessary action will be taken against them.