AGARTALA, March 24 (TIWN): SDM Agartala has ventured his frustration over public made crowds across petrol pumps, markets since lockdown till 31st March from today 2 PM was announced by Chief Minister on yesterday evening.

Addressing media, SDM Agartala Ashim Saha said, “People are not cooperating. The gathering was supposed to decrease but the lockdown announcement has multiplied the gathering now in the city. We are telling people again and again that retailers will keep their shops open, all the petrol pumps, medicine shops, emergency services, vegetable markets etc also to remain open. Don’t do hurries and create panic”.

“People are buying double, triple amounts of commodities than the need, which is increasing the prices illegally”, said DSM.

Till 11 am, 5 persons were arrested in Agartala for keeping extra charges from buyers whereas few shops were reportedly seized.

“You can buy later, but if disease comes then you can’t do anything. The meaning of lockdown turning ironical. Social distances are not maintained”, the SDM told media.