Maharashtra lockdown: Will supermarkets, liquor shops be open? FAQs issued

As coronavirus resurgence threatens health systems in Maharashtra, the state government had announced a "strict lockdown" over the weekends. It will be in place from 8 pm on Friday till Monday 7 am. Maharashtra, on Thursday, reported 56,286 new Covid-19 infections and 376 deaths.

The state government issued detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) on how to navigate through the lockdown. So, here's what allowed and not allowed during the weekend.

Can supermarkets to malls like D-Mart, Big Bazar, Reliance remains open? 

Any establishment selling essential items as per the govemment orders April 4-5 can remain open between subject to strict adherence