BMC Commissioner Appeals Not To Indulge In Panic Buying

Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner, Prem Chandra Chaudhary on Friday urged residents of Bhubaneswar to not bask in panic shopping for and stockpiling of important objects as there’ll no shortage of sources and important commodities within the markets.
The Commissioner has appealed to the residents after it was seen that folks thronged to numerous markets within the metropolis final night time quickly after the State Government introduced night time curfew and weekend shutdown in city centres in 10 districts bordering Chhattisgarh on account of a spike within the Covid-19 instances.
“I request you all not to hoard and go for panic buying. I assure that there will be no short of essential items such as milk, edibles, medicines etc. in the city. Therefore, citizens of Bhubaneswar should not indulge in panic buying of these items and overcrowding at marketplaces,” appealed Shri Chaudhary in a video message.
Seeking cooperation of the general public to include the unfold of the COVID-19, the BMC Commissioner has additional mentioned individuals can go for on-line buying and like residence supply of things as an alternative of going to markets for every day buying to keep away from the group. “We will ensure that there is no dearth of supply of essentials. And, please do not believe any rumours and hoax messages on social media and personal messaging platforms regarding complete shutdown or market closure.”
Meanwhile, the Commissioner has requested individuals to strictly comply with COVID-appropriate behaviour reminiscent of carrying of face masks, sustaining hand hygiene and social distancing to interrupt the chain of infections.
It has been noticed that the spike within the metropolis is basically on account of laxity within the observance of COVID-appropriate behaviour by individuals particularly in crowded locations, particularly market areas.
Notably, the night time curfew shall be imposed in Bhubaneswar between 9 PM and 5 AM from tomorrow as per the state Government order.