All pubs and bars to stay shut till Mar 31

GURUGRAM: The Haryana government on Monday ordered the closure of all pubs and bars across the state till March 31 as the state bordering the national Capital further took a slew of steps to fight the spread of the Coronavirus infection (Covid-19). The outlets serving liquor or playing music with dance floors, or both, across the city are the ones impacted by the decision.

Only those restaurants that serve non-alcoholic beverages and food have been allowed to operate, police said Monday. This was in addition to Sunday’s ban on all night clubs, schools, gyms, swimming pools, cinema halls and gatherings of over 200 people.

Popular for night life, breweries, pub and bars at Sector 29, Cyberhub, Sohna Road and the Golf Course Road pulled down shutters on Monday evening after the state government issued directions to the police department to ensure that such places do not operate till March 31. These four places alone house 350 eateries.

Chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar directed the commissioner of police to ensure that such places are shut completely by Tuesday evening and teams from each police station were formed to ensure complete shutdown.

HOTEL RESTAURANTS NOT OPEN TO ALL

Even the hotels have been directed to not allow outside guests in their restaurants and that only in-house guests should be allowed in their restaurants, police said.

Police commissioner Muhammad Akil said they have formed teams from each police station that have been assigned the task to close pub and bars and ensure no guests are allowed to enter. “The direction is for clubs and night clubs where people come in close contact with each other. This is a precautionary measure.”