Since the announcement of holiday for schools and offices for 8 to 10 September — due to the G20 Summit in the national capital, customers have been flocking to the liquor stores. Rumours of lockdown in Delhi have also prompted the customers to rush to the liquor shops. Delhi Police on Thursday said that rumours about the city will be under lockdown from 8 to 10 September for G20 Summit are “factually not correct”. “Regarding the G20 summit, rumours are spreading that Delhi will be under lockdown at that time. The G20 Summit will be held at a newly built international convention and exhibition centre — Bharat Mandapam — at Pragati Maidan.

Source: Hindustan Times August 31, 2023 15:36 UTC