Price spikes for food and other essentials are catching the attention of public in tehsil Surankote

SAYED KAMRAN ALI

SURANKOTE :In comparison to other districts of the state, the rates of basic essential commodities in the holy month of Ramadan are skyrocketing while no pandemic-related problems, shortage or other possible circumstances could be taken into consideration as potential reasons. Not only are the escalating prices limited to poultry and other dairy products but concerning fruits and vegetables as well. This sad state of affairs is creating enough complications for the common people of the Tehsil. The administration and civil society seem to be in deep slumber with regard to the problem and no solution could be seen approaching anything soon.

As a matter of fact, the chicken broiler dressed price in every District of UT of J&K is average Rs 150 whereas in Surankote Tehsil it is from 230-250. Same is the case with other food items, vegetables, fruits etc.

The general public appeals to the newly appointed DC POONCH to issue price lists so that prices are determined and authoritarian behaviour of Sellers is checked at earliest.