KL Report
SRINAGAR
At a time when floods have rendered thousands of homeless in valley, the prices of essentials in the summer capital are touching sky making the lives of flood victims more miserable.
People accused that CAPD department is in deep slumber and is doing nothing to check those who loot people in broad day light. “The vendors and the shopkeepers are keeping no rate lists displayed on their shops and the rates are really exorbitant to be accepted. There is no one to whom we could complain against such a crisis,” a resident of Gonikhan told CNS adding that market checking squads are just fulfilling a formality and are busy in collecting fines only.
“Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Department through its market checking squads are busy in increasing their revenue. Instead of taking stringent action against the hoarders and those selling eatables on exorbitant rates, they always look for a chance to grab money from the offenders in the garb of imposing fine,” a resident of Chanapora said.
People alleged that the sellers are fixing the prices of fruits and other essential commodities at the will and that when people inform CAPD department they just assure action which proves a lip service only.
Reports said that mutton, chicken, vegetables and other essential commodities are being sold by sellers at exorbitant rates, much to the agony of flood hit people.
Despite repeated attempts, Director CAPD did not respond to phone calls.
