Lockdown extended: Liquor shops to open in all zones with these riders

The Centre on Friday allowed liquor and tobacco shops to resume operations in all districts but with certain restrictions. The new rules will be applicable from May 4.

While extending the nationwide lockdown for another two weeks, the Ministry of Home Affairs allowed the liquor and tobacco shops to open again in green and orange zones as well as outside the containment areas or hotspots in red zones.

The order is applicable to stand-alone shops. The liquor and tobacco shops inside malls or shopping complexes will remain closed.

The government has, however, said it that the shopkeepers must ensure a two-meter distance between all customers.