Name: New Delhi: People flock liquor shops after lockdown announcement
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Description: Delhiites have flocked at the liquor shops to stockpile alcohol amid covid lockdown on Monday. At several shops, people have gathered in huge number, thus flouting social the distancing norms. This comes after Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has announced a week-long lockdown in the national capital.

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Delhiites have flocked at the liquor shops to stockpile alcohol amid covid lockdown on Monday. At several shops, people have gathered in huge number, thus flouting social the distancing norms. This comes after Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has announced a week-long lockdown in the national capital.