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Government bans sales of liquor, tobacco during extended lockdown

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NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday banned sales of alcohol and tobacco products during the period of extended lockdown, in place till 3 May.

In the first phase of the lockdown, states had refrained from allowing liquor stores to function to ensure social distancing norms are followed.

However, some had been mulling re-opening the stores. According to a fresh set of guidelines issued by the Union home ministry today, the ban will apply on sale of liquor, gutka, and tobacco.

The directive shall be enforced by district magistrates through fines and penal action under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

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