Prices of essentials sky rocketing: Arif Laigaroo

Srinagar, Mar 25: PDP’s constituency incharge Habba Kadal Arif Laigaroo has expressed concern over rising of the prices of essential commodities in Kashmir in Ramadhan.

In a statement, he alleged that authorities are not taking any action to stop that. “There is no control on the prices and buyers are being compelled,” Laigaroo said. He  added  that he received many calls on Monday from of people complaining that besides vegetables the prices of chicken, beef and fish prices have also been increased.

PDP leader said that rates of vegetables and fruits have been doubled by sellers. “It is quite disgrace that the authorities have failed so far to control the price of essential commodities,” he said and demanded immediate end price hike.