Shops can also open on Sundays: Ludhiana DC

Says all shops and businesses, apart from those in malls and shopping complexes, can remain open from 7am to 6pm

Rubbishing social media rumours about shops and markets not being allowed to open on Sundays, Ludhiana deputy commissioner Pradeep Kumar Agrawal clarified that as per the Punjab government orders, all shops and businesses, except those in malls and shopping complexes, can open between 7am and 6pm.

The deputy commissioner said shops and businesses have to strictly follow the guidelines issued by the Punjab government and the health department. (HT FILE)

He said these shops and businesses have to strictly follow the guidelines issued by the Punjab government and the health department. Agrawal urged the residents to not fall prey to rumours on social media. He said the curfew will remain in force from 7pm to 7am.

He also appealed to the residents to stay indoors to keep themselves and everyone around them safe from the coronavirus.