Gold, silver worth crores locked inside: Here’s why MCD sealed dozens of jewellery shops in Chandni Chowk, Delhi
The MCD sealed 56 jewellery shops in Chandni Chowk. Traders claimed prior notice was not given.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) sealed 56 jewellery shops in Chandni Chowk on September 10, citing stricter checks on dangerous and illegal buildings. The sealed shops, located in Kucha Mahajani, a bullion market, contained gold and silver jewellery worth crores worth of value. Traders reported that the valuables remained locked inside the sealed shops, causing frustration and concern over the impact.
MCD officials reportedly sealed the shops at 11:30 AM after posting notices, without prior notice. The sealing process was conducted simultaneously across multiple locations, raising questions about accountability. The action followed the tragic collapse of a building in Satya Niketan, which killed seven people and highlighted concerns about unsafe structures in Delhi.
Traders and the All India Bullion and Jewellers Association questioned whether government departments and politicians would also face consequences.
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