Day 2: Nothing much to cheer about, say shopkeepers

Chandigarh, May 20

Markets on sector-dividing roads and Sector 17 witnessed a mixed response from purchasers on the Day 2 of opening after the lockdown restrictions were lifted today.

While famous eateries received a nominal footfall, those into the business of selling appealers claimed to have received a poor response. “Rise in temperature and Covid-19 scare have people to shy away from making purchases,” said Pardeep Kumar, owner of a clothing house in Sector 17. Meanwhile, owner of a famous footwear shop in Sector 17 said: “The market saw a good footfall than yesterday, but there was no sale. As a layman, we would also think thrice before purchasing any non-essential product,” said Paraveer. — TNS