MAPUSA: Waste Management Minister Michael Lobo on Thursday said that he has asked the CM to modify the order issued by North and South Goa District Collectors which implies that shops and establishments will remain open from 9am to 6pm.
“The order issued is wrong and I have spoken to Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant and asked to modify the order,” said Lobo said.
He further added, “That means everything will remain open. We have to cut the chain but they are playing with words and lives of the people. This order has no meaning since during lockdown only essential should remain open but if everything remained open then how the chain will break. We have to stop the movement of people,” Lobo said.
After the government declared the lockdown, Calangute, Candolim and in Arpora Nagoa panchayats shops other then essentials remained completely shut. Even the fish market of Calangute had limited vendors. Taxis and public transports remained off road. Not a single person was found moving around on the beaches of Calangute. People moving in the area were being questioned by the police.
Panic rush was also witnessed outside some grocery stores during the first half in Calangute costal belt and Mapusa. However people were found maintaining social distancing and using of face mask.
