Alcohol Shops Reopening is a gift to wine lovers from the government. The third instalment of the Corona Virus Lockdown started today with new announcements.
With these new announcements, lots of confusion started. People and public servants are confused about what to be opened and what will remain closed. Various news channels and social media spreading conflicting information.
As per sources, many nonessential services expected to start. But due to lack of clarity certain businesses were open and certain shut. But the news of alcohol shops reopening is created most confusion.
Tipplers queued up as early as 8:00 am on the front of the wine shops to get their dose of wine. There was news that the shops will open at 11:00 but pushed to 12:00 and later opened at 3:00 in Mumbai.
Alcohol shops open with chaos in most cities of India
Alcohol shops reopening did take place in several parts at a different time in many places. But due to chaos at alcohol shops, Law enforcement officers had to make an informed decision by shutting it again.
The new decision was not to allow the alcohol shops to open in many zones. Certain areas saw Wine shops reopen but within minutes they asked to closed due to chaos.
People asked to disperse once the shops shut down. While there is no official information from authorities about the reopening of Wine shops again.
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Many returned empty homes today with the hope to get their favourite wine tomorrow. But there is no word from the authorities whether Alcohol shops will be open tomorrow or not.
Like everything else, uncertainty is one of the key aspects for Lockdown. Social distancing, stay home, break the chain etc., are the mantras that are being recited on.
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Apart from wine shops, restaurants are functional with home delivery or takeout Only. Restaurants with liquor licenses are too restricted for only food sales.
There is a significant increase of illegal alcohol sales in India since the lockdown. As high as 300% premium charged on regular prices by crooks. This also gave way to illicit liquor sold and adulteration of branded liquor. This could cause further chaos and damage.
So Alcohol shops reopening is a wise decision. But this needs proper management to enforce corona rules.
