New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- Several prominent markets in Delhi remained closed on Saturday, October 10, amid the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar, raising concerns over business losses.

Connaught Place, Palika Market, Khan Market, Janpath and Karol Bagh are among the key commercial areas where traders have decided to shut shops or advised establishments to remain closed, citing security concerns and possible disruption.

Khan Market Traders Association president Sanjiv Mehra told ANI businesses face high operating costs even when shops remain closed, with a single day's closure potentially causing losses of Rs.1-1.5 lakh per shop.

"... we decided ourselves to keep it shut. Khan Market is among the first markets affected ...