India, July 25 -- Liquor shops across Delhi will close at 8 pm instead of the usual 10 pm until the end of the weekend due to the ongoing student protests at Jantar Mantar. The Delhi government issued the order following security concerns raised by Delhi Police as demonstrations continue in Central Delhi. The revised timings came into effect after several liquor outlets were asked to shut early on Thursday, catching many customers by surprise. Officials said the early closure is a precautionary measure to maintain law and order in the affected areas.

"The shops will now close by 8 pm till the weekend. The decision was taken based on the police inputs flagging the prevailing situation due to the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar," a senior...