Several Delhi Markets to Remain Shut Tomorrow Over J&K Terror Attack
India is still reeling from the devastating terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which has left many dead and injured. In a show of solidarity with the victims and their families, several markets in Delhi will remain shut on Friday, as traders have called for a bandh to protest against the attack.
The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has announced that the trade associations of Delhi have called for a “complete shutdown” of markets in the city. According to reports, over 1,500 markets and shopping complexes in Delhi will remain shut, including the famous Chandni Chowk market, Lajpat Nagar, and Kamla Market.
The decision to shut down markets was taken after a meeting of the trade associations, who expressed their deep sorrow and outrage over the terror attack. “The brutal terrorist attack on innocent civilians in Pahalgam has caused deep sorrow and grief among the trading community,” said CAIT in a statement.
The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, has left many people injured and several dead. The terrorist attack has been widely condemned by people across the country, and the government has vowed to take strict action against those responsible.
The traders’ associations have called for the shutdown of markets as a mark of respect for the victims and their families. The decision has been welcomed by many in Delhi, who are also expressing their outrage and shock over the attack.
“It’s a very sad and disturbing incident,” said Ravi Jain, a trader from Chandni Chowk. “We can’t even imagine what the families of the victims are going through. We have to stand in solidarity with them and express our anger and outrage over this heinous act of terrorism.”
The shutdown of markets is expected to have a significant impact on the city’s economy, as many businesses rely on the daily footfall of customers. However, the traders’ associations have said that they are willing to bear the losses if it means showing their solidarity with the victims and their families.
“We understand that the shutdown will have an impact on our businesses, but we have to take a stand against terrorism,” said Praveen Khandelwal, Secretary-General of CAIT. “We cannot allow terrorism to go unpunished. We have to stand together and show our support for the victims and their families.”
The news of the shutdown has been welcomed by many in Delhi, who are also expressing their anger and shock over the attack. “This is a great gesture by the traders’ associations,” said Manish Kumar, a resident of Delhi. “We need to come together and show our solidarity with the victims and their families. We cannot let terrorism win.”
The shutdown of markets is expected to continue until Saturday, when the city’s traders will gather to pay their respects to the victims and their families. The event will be attended by senior government officials, including the Chief Minister of Delhi, who will pay their respects to the victims and offer their condolences to the families.
In the meantime, the city’s residents are coming together to show their support for the victims and their families. Many have taken to social media to express their outrage and shock over the attack, and to offer their condolences to the families of the victims.
As the city comes together to mourn the loss of innocent lives, the traders’ associations have sent a strong message to those responsible for the attack: we will not be intimidated by terrorism. We will stand together and fight against it, and we will not rest until those responsible are brought to justice.
