Kolhapur neglects janata curfew

Kolhapur: Even though mayor Nilofer Aajarekar had appealed to the citizens of Kolhapur to observe janata curfew in order to reduce the chances of contracting Covid-19, people continued with their everyday activities.

Excluding a few vegetable markets and shops in areas, which were closed, majority of the activities took place on the third day of the janata curfew There were no signs of the curfew in many areas.

Activities in busy market areas like Rajarampuri, Shahupuri and Mahadwar road were seen unaffected apart from few shops being closed. Vegetable market in Shahupuri, Laxmipuri, and Rajarampuri were closed but vendors were seen in all parts of the city.

Shops, which were closed for the past two days, were also operating in the absence of any formal order by the administration. Autorickshaws, petrol pumps and other were functioning normally on Sunday.

Aajarekar and few organisations like the chamber of commerce had appealed to the citizens to observe janata curfew to contain the spread of coronavirus. However, shopkeepers, traders and others had different opinions. Administration did not issue any formal order because of which people carried out daily activities.


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