Traffic police tried to implement the two passenger rule for autos and taxis but violations were reported too (Photo for erpresentative purpose only)
MUMBAI: The first day of state s renewed Covid-19 lockdown evoked confusion, anger and consternation amid small traders and shopkeepers.
Police authorities who arrived to enforce shop closure faced resistance in Fort precinct, Lokhandwala Complex Andheri, Andheri East, Malad Market, Borivli East, Mulund, Seawoods Navi Mumbai, Ulhasnagar and Bhiwandi among other locations. Everywhere, shopkeepers held up black placards with slogans denouncing the shutdown.
Tuesday evening, traders federation CAMIT (Chamber of Associations of Maharashtra Industry and Trade) gave the state government an ultimatum of 72 hours to open all shops, malls, markets and private offices on all weekdays. It warned that the traders would launch an aggravated statewide agitation beginning April 8 if the state did not end the illogical lockdown by that time.