The Delhi Police on Sunday said the suppliers and buyers at Keshopur Mandi, one of the largest fruit and vegetables market in West Delhi, have been strictly directed to maintian social distancing and function as per time restriction to contain the spread of coronavirus.
According to police, the traders are allowed to function from 5 am to 12 noon and local buyers are allowed to visit mandi from 12 pm to 7 pm only.
“Commercial vehicle are not allowed to be parked after a validated period. To ensure strict adherence of directions, two Inspectors with one platoon of local police and one company of outside force have been deployed on daily basis” said Deepak Purohit, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), west district.
“The strong pickets have been erected to restrict entry of unauthorised persons on the road facing the mandi. Vendors have been made to arrange fruit and vegetables at proper distance. Authorities have been requested to remove stray animals from Mandi. It has been decided to close Mandi for two days for the purpose of sanitisation,” said the DCP, adding that the police teams will also do verification of vendors and buyers before entry.
“Proper marking signs have been made to ensure social distancing while banners and posters have been placed at locations to create awareness about the directed instruction in the wake of corinavirus pandemic. Public Announcement System is being used to reiterate instructions to the visitors at the mandi. The police have also deployed volunteers to ensure observance of regulations. Besides, 20 Civil Defence personnel have been also been deployed to ensure all directives are followed,” said the DCP adding that no vehicle is allowed to enter without valid entry pass and action will be taken against violators.
The police are also using drone surveillance in other wholesale vegatable markets, including Azadpur and Gazipur, to ensure all directives are being followed.
In south Delhi, the Mehrauli Sabzi Mandi has been shifted to bus terminal in order to ensure social distancing.
According to Atul Kumar Thakur, the DCP, South district markings have been done and meeting was held with Pradhan to ensure social distancing and sanitisation.