dehradun markets across the city saw huge crowds on tuesday following the governments decision to allow shops to stay open for five days a week despite increased police presence and vigil in the city people were seen flouting covid norms such as wearing masks or maintaining social distance some traders were relieved that the government had lifted restrictions on movement and extended business hours but others said covidappropriate norms needed to be enforced more strictlyhimanshu joshi a businessman said the opening of markets is a relief as we need to earn to be able to meet our fixed expenditures like water electricity and taxes etc as per traders the losses of the business community in dehradun city amounted to rs 25 crore in april 2021talking to toi pankaj mason from the doon valley mahanagar vyapar mandal said we welcome the relaxation being given by the state government it will help us take care of our families and those we employ at our end we are taking utmost precautions while dealing with customers shop owners have been asked to wear masks and gloves at all times only a limited number of customers are allowed inside shops that too with masksresidents meanwhile said marketgoers should exercise caution i just hope there isnt a surge in covid19 cases again the pandemic is far from over and people need to be careful district administration officials said they are keeping a close watch on the situation and regular drives are being conducted to ensure social distancing at public places