Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar Central Market closed for violating Covid-19 protocol; Sadar’s cotton market also shut

In an order issued on July 4, the Lajpat Nagar Market Traders Association has been asked to show cause why action should not be taken against them for violating Covid-19 norms.

The popular Central Market in Delhi Lajpat Nagar has been closed down by authorities for violating Covid-19 protocols. The market will remain closed until further orders.

In an order issued on July 4, the Lajpat Nagar Market Traders Association has been asked to show cause why action should not be taken against them for violating Covid-19 norms.

The association has also been directed to ensure that all unlock SOPs in the market are enforced within a day and shopkeepers strictly follow Covid-appropriate behaviour.

The order states that under the supervision of the SDM of the area, the enforcement team inspected the Lajpat Nagar Central Market and found a gross violation of Covid-19 rules, following which the call to shut down the market was taken.

Based on the response filed by the Traders Association and a subsequent review of the on-ground situation, the administration will take a decision on reopening the market.

SADAR BAZAR’S COTTON MARKET CLOSED

The cotton market in Old Delhi’s famous Sadar Bazar will remain closed on July 5-6 for flouting Covid-19 norms.

During inspection, a large crowd was seen thronging the cotton market and vendors and general public were found not following Covid-19 rules. In light of this, the city administration ordered the market’s closure for two days.