The Maharashtra government said it would allow standalone liquor shops to remain open, news agency ANI reported.

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Liquor shops would be allowed to open in green, orange and red zones (except in containment) areas.

"Only 5 non-essential shops can be opened in each lane. Numbers not restricted for essential shops," ANI quoted a government official as saying.

The Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office also tweeted a document, which said that liquor shops will be allowed to remain open. The document also carried details of zone-wise activity that is allowed and prohibited.

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What's allowed and not allowed in Maharashtra during the extended period of Lockdown#WarAgainstVirus pic.twitter.com/OW8iX0HxXi— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) May 3, 2020

First Published:May 3, 2020 4:15 PM IST