Delhi Police Lathicharge in Order to Maintain Social Distancing Outside Liquor Shops

NEW DELHI : There was absolute chaos outside a liquor store in Delhi on Tuesday as police resorted to lathicharge in order to maintain the social distancing norms amid the Coronavirus Lockdown3.0.

Similar scenes of chaos were witnessed on Monday outside liquor shops all over the country.

With the offer of alcohol has been topped at 9 liters and 1 brew case for one client, individuals stuffed in a serpentine line here outside a wine and lager shop in Karol Bagh region would not regard any warning, pushing one another, stumbling more than each other to guarantee there containers of alcohol. 

Delhi Police constables attempted to keep them separated, mentioned to keep up separation of a meter. In any case, when the tipplers didn't pay regard, the police officers needed to raise their sticks and bring request. 

Individuals in country territories have indicated more respect for Covid standards, while numerous urban regions have



fizzled. 

The Delhi government on Monday said it will force an 'exceptional crown charge' on liquor deal which will be 70 percent of the MRP. 

In an official request gave late on Monday night, the Finance Department has forced the charge, relevant from Tuesday. "70 percent of the most extreme retail cost on all classes of alcohol sold through retail licencees for utilization off the premises," the Finance Department request marked by the Deputy Secretary peruses, depicting the charge.

According to a Delhi government official, about 150 liquor shops have been allowed to open in accordance with the latest lockdown relaxations given by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

There are around 850 liquor shops in the city, including those run by government agencies and private individuals.

In the order that allowed these shops to be reopened, the Delhi government instructed all shop in- charges and other staff to report at their respective shops at 7 am sharp from Monday onwards.