New Delhi: A large number of people flocked to various markets in Delhi on Dhanteras on Tuesday, and many of them did not comply with the appropriate behavior of Covid such as wearing masks and maintaining social distance in public places.
From Old Chandni Chowk to Lajpat Nagar, the Rush festival was seen, with a large crowd seen in jewelry and restaurant shops.
Dhanteras marks the beginning of the Diwali festival, and people traditionally buy gold, jewelry and steel equipment.
“On the Chandni Chowk market, the crowd had swelled several times than it was two days ago.
And, a large number of people also do not wear masks or wear it incorrectly,” said Sanjay Bhargava, President Chandni Chowk Sarva Vyapar Mandal.
He said, however, the crowd volume in Chandni Chowk Market at Old Delhi was relatively low compared to what was seen during the pre-covid days.
“There are weaknesses in enforcing Covid safety norms as well as part of the authorities,” Alleged Bhargava.
Representatives of other market associations echoed their views.
Many buyers have stepped out to the market, complaining about the social blasphemy norms violated.
“So many people wear masks or wear them without closing the mouth and nose.
So much chaos, and encouraging and encouraging, and the pandemic has not ended,” Kanika said, South Delhi residents who went shopping at the market center in Lajpat Nagar near his house.
Sweet shops and restaurants also saw large foot points compared to yesterday and the previous day.
The crowd also looks to build in many metro stations, some of which are located near markers, such as South Ex Stations in the South Extension Market, Lajpat Nagar Station near the Central Market and Rajiv Chowk Station in Connaught Plas.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation also tweeting to remind passengers remember the situation of the crowd “this is for passenger information 4 of 5 gates at the Central Secretariat Station are usually opened to the public.
Gates must be closed from time to time.
Especially during rush hour because the restrictions by DDMA only allows Passengers sitting, “it tweeted.
“Depending on the situation when the train cannot contain further, the entry to the station is limited according to it.
This step is taken to ensure the obedience of regulations imposed by DDMA,” DMRC wrote on Twitter.
Delhi on Tuesday recorded zero deaths from Covid-19 and 34 new cases with a 0.07 percent participant, according to health bulletins issued by the Delhi Health Department.
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