Delhi Lockdown Announcement: Will liquor shops remain closed?
Liquor shops in Delhi will remain closed during the six-day lockdown from 10:00 pm on April 19 to 5:00 am on April 26. Bars and restaurants will also remain closed during this lockdown
BusinessToday.In | April 19, 2021 | Updated 16:08 IST
People have lined up to purchase booze in the Darya Ganj, Karol Bagh and Gole Market areas
Amid surging COVID-19 cases, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Monday that the state government has decided to impose a lockdown in the national capital from 10:00 pm on April 19. The lockdown will last till 5:00 am next Monday (April 26).
Among the various places that will remain closed during the course of the lockdown are liquor shops. This means that Delhiites won't be able to buy alcohol from these shops during the lockdown. Bars and restaurants will also remain closed during this lockdown.