Semi-wholesale and retail traders stage protest in Koyambedu

Against closure of retail shops, the traders want 50% of the shops be allowed to function on a rotation basis.

Semi-wholesale and retail traders staged a protest in front of the Koyambedu Market Management Committee office on Friday opposing the move to shut retail shops in Koyambedu market. According to traders, it would severely affect their livelihood and also farmers who were dependent on the market. About 1,800 shops allotted below 300 sq.ft. of space were classified as semi-wholesale and retail shops. Similarly, there were 650 fruits semi-wholesale shops in the market.