

Clips showed people without masks while plenty with a mask dangling on their chins. The Sarojini Nagar market, which is one of the biggest flea markets in Delhi, had been witnessing a rush of late, and needless to say, COVID-appropriate behaviour had gone for a toss. Delhi HC takes note of overcrowding at Sarojini Nagar The past week witnessed a massive influx of people venturing out to shop at the famous street market while COVID-19-related norms had been significantly flouted. In the aftermath of Republic Media Network's Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami raising the issue on 'The Debate', the Delhi HC pulled up Station House Officer (SHO) and issued summon in this regard. After two days of ground reporting from the Sarojini Nagar market, the Delhi residents' willingness to fend off a possible third COVID-19 wave was brought to the fore. Consequent to Republic TV's intensive coverage on overcrowded Sarojini Nagar amid Omicron surge, on December 24 the Delhi High Court took cognisance of the matter.
