India, Oct. 9 -- The Delhi Government on Thursday directed the closure of liquor stores in the city on October 9 and 10 due to the "prevailing" situation to maintain public order. An order issued by the Excise Department said the closure of liquor vends was based on inputs from Delhi Police and was a preventive measure to maintain "public order".

"In view of the prevailing situation and inputs received from Delhi Police, as a preventive measure aimed at maintaining public order, it is hereby ordered that all retail liquor vends with licences in Form L6, L6& L6FG, L8, L10 and L8 & L14 operating in Delhi will be completely closed on October 9 and October 10," said the order.

However, hotels, clubs, bars, and restaurants with excise licenc...