Mohali, April 21 -- VR Punjab Mall in Sector 118, Mohali, the tricity's largest retail destination, has been shut indefinitely after structural assessments flagged safety concerns following the April 3 earthquake.

The decision, announced by VR Malwa Private Limited, comes after expert evaluations deemed the building unsafe for public use, prompting immediate closure to protect visitors, retailers and staff.

Immediately after the announcement, several high-profile tenants expressed dismay over what they described as a lack of professional communication and the logistical challenges imposed upon them.

Ajay Kumar, store in-charge of Costa Coffee located on the upper ground floor, said, "Sales at our outlet were performing exceptionally we...