Earlier, the Department of Consumer Affairs clarified that there is enough salt to meet any unexpected shortage.
“We monitor the prices of 22 essential commodities on daily basis. As per the prices reported by centres from across the country, there has been no increase in price of salt whatsoever,” a statement read. A rumour of salt shortage which that originated in UP, triggered panic among citizens on Friday night, as a mad rush was seen at grocery stores were people were seeing leaving with several bags of salt.
In Moradabad district of Uttar Pradesh, there were reports of panicked customers flocking to market as rumours flew thick and fast. Kicking into action, the state police detained a person in Rampur for spreading rumours.
In the national capital, tensions prevailed in Jamia Nagar area as residents pelted stones at police buses amid rumours of shortage of salt and hike in prices of the essential commodities.
(Sourced from agencies, feature image courtesy:oneindia.com)
