For “grossly” violating Covid-19 norms, authorities in Delhi have shut down the export market in Sarojini Nagar until further orders are issued. During an inspection on Saturday, sub-divisional magistrate (Vasant Vihar) Ankur Prakash Meshram found the market to be “extremely crowded with Covid-19 norms being grossly violated and no social distancing being observed at all,” according to the order.
“…various directions have been issued from time to time with regard to ensuring CAB in Sarojini Nagar Market, the most recent being CEO New Delhi DDMA minutes of meeting No.SDM/VV/2021/1935 dated 9th July 2021, and it has been found that market associations have not complied with these directions,” according to the order.
Despite the fact that Covid-19 cases have decreased significantly, it is still necessary to exercise caution, according to the report. The order also stated that despite holding a meeting with all market stakeholders on July 9, they failed to follow the directions.
Overcrowding and violations of Covid-19 norms have forced the closure of several Delhi markets in recent days, including Karol Bagh and Lajpat Nagar. Due to overcrowding and violations of physical distancing norms, Sadar bazaar was partially closed for three days last Sunday. For violating Covid-19 norms, the Delhi government previously ordered the closure of Lajpat Nagar market and Rui Mandi in Sadar Bazar.
Delhi on Saturday recorded 59 Covid-19 cases and four deaths while the positivity rate dropped to 0.08 per cent, according to data shared by the health department. The four new fatalities have pushed the death toll in the city to 25,027.
