Nghe An: 'Non-essential' stores still operating, ward ignores reminders

PV Group• April 7, 2020 21:38

(Baonghean.vn) - On April 7, many "non-essential" stores in Quynh Thien ward, Hoang Mai town were still open. It is worth mentioning that although the town's authorities requested it, the ward leaders still did not inspect or handle it.

According to the reporter's records, on April 7, in Quynh Thien ward, a locality located in the center of Hoang Mai town, many stores that do not sell essential goods were still open. In the photo: A shoe store in the South American block, Quynh Thien ward opened at 10 a.m. on April 7. Photo: Quang An

A furniture store in Quynh Thien ward openly displayed its products for sale on April 7, even leaving them on the sidewalk. Photo: Xuan Hoang

Ignoring Directive 16, the fashion store located in Thinh My block, Quynh Thien ward remained open on April 7. Photo: Quang An

The electronics supermarket is located in Quynh Thien ward. The entrance to the supermarket is half-opened from the outside as if it were closed, but the lights inside are still on for business as usual. Photo taken at 11am on April 7. Photo: Xuan Hoang

The aisles in the supermarket still have customers shopping, at the checkout counter, the employees of this electronics supermarket still do business as usual, despite the ban. Photo: Quang An

At 10 a.m. on April 7, PV recorded that this FPT Shop store was still open and operating as usual, inside, the staff was still introducing products to customers. Photo: Xuan Hoang

However, only about 30 minutes later, when the town's working group led by Mr. Nguyen Dang Tai, Deputy Head of the Economic Department of Hoang Mai Town, came to inspect, all the shops were closed, only the main door was still half open.

Upon seeing the authorities, the violating stalls in Quynh Thien Ward, Hoang Mai Town hastily closed their shops for fear of being fined. It is worth mentioning that when reporters and officials of Hoang Mai Town contacted the Ward People's Committee to send forces to inspect, remind and handle the shops, the leaders of this ward refused and refused to go to the scene to handle the situation on the spot. Through discussion, Mr. To Huy Hung - Vice Chairman of Hoang Mai Town People's Committee said: We have received the information and will send a document requesting Quynh Thien Ward to explain this issue, and at the same time direct the forces to strengthen inspection and handle violations of Directive 16 in the Town. Photo: Quang An