Biz allowed, but electronics shop owners find no customers

Amritsar, April 25

The government has allowed electronics shops, fan and AC sellers and repair shops to resume their business in view of the summer season, but shopkeepers are finding no customers owing to strict curfew restrictions.

Rakesh Kumar, an electrician in the Kot Khalsa area, said, “The government has allowed the resumption of such services, but it is of no use till the curfew is in place. Our customers are calling us for repair work, but we can’t step out without curfew pass. To avoid any inconvenience, we have decided to wait till the curfew was lifted.”

Rajan, an AC seller, said, “ There is no point opening the shop and waiting for customers, when there is curfew. We have to send someone to install the equipment and address the complaints. Who will procure curfew passes for workers?” Meanwhile, small-time workers are repairing the devices and running their business. Kala, an electrician on Majitha Road said, “We are getting calls from our old customers to repair their fans. We have to go outside to address the complaints. The government should also consider it one of the essential services as no one can stay home without these in summer.”— TNS