Chandigarh, May 4: People gathered in large numbers outside liquor shops in Chandigarh, forcing the administration to shut them down in various sectors to control the crowd.
The liquor vends opened after 40 days on Monday as the third phase of the coronavirus-forced lockdown began with the easing of certain restrictions.
The Administration was forced to shut several liquor vends, including those in Sector 18, 20 and 21. Later, several shops were opened after markings to ensure social distancing were drawn up with the help of the police.
The Chandigarh Administration has allowed the opening of liquor shops from 10 am to 6 pm only in sector markets from Monday.
