Liquor shops across Delhi will remain open only until 8 pm over the weekend, two hours earlier than the usual closing time, amid ongoing student protests at Jantar Mantar, sources said.
The decision follows an unannounced early closure of liquor outlets on Thursday, which left several customers surprised after they were turned away.
“Liquor shops will now close by 8 pm until the weekend ends. The decision was taken based on police inputs regarding the prevailing situation due to the ongoing protests at Jantar Mantar,” a senior Delhi government official said.
Central Delhi has witnessed days of demonstrations over allegations of a NEET paper leak.
Students protesting under the banner of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar have demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, alleging that he failed to prevent the paper leak, which they claim contributed to some students dying by suicide.
On 20 July, a Parliament March organised by the CJP turned violent, leaving several protesters and a few police personnel injured.
(With inputs from PTI)