A traffic guard checks commuters in Guwahati on Friday
GUWAHATI: People are violating Covid protocols in city markets on Friday with impunity despite the district administration's warning to take strict action against violators.
There were only a few wearing masks or maintaining social distancing as this correspondent took a tour of vegetable and wholesale markets in Bamunimaidan, Fancy Bazar and Ganeshguri and the Uzan Bazar fish market.
Following health minister Keshab Mahanta's instructions, the Kamrup (Metro) district administration on Thursday constituted a task force to ensure strict enforcement of Covid-19 protocols across the city. Kamrup (Metro) deputy commissioner Biswajit Pegu said that strict action, including imposition of heavy fines, would be imposed against the violators.