With tensions running high across the northeast part of Delhi following clashes between anti and pro communities on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), the prices of vegetables, essential commodities, milk and its products have hit the roof.
Some shops that have been opened as soon the area recovered a little normalcy and peace in the most affected areas such as Jafrabad, Maujpur, Baburpur, Noorilahi, and Yamuna Vihar saw a steep hike in the prices of daily needs including groceries and milk.
The shop keepers said as soon the shops opened, they are out of supplies, while the residents said the prices of vegetables and milks and other daily items were costlier as compared to the usual days.
The Delhi Police had on Tuesday clamped restrictions on the gathering of four or more people under Section 144 of CrPC in a bid to check violent clashes which has also left more than 200 injured and 24 people killed.
The restrictions in the areas have been imposed to stop any kind of violence and to prevent any clashes and violence among the people, said an official. However, living in the interiors part of the areas said they are still facing problems in stepping out of homes and buying household items.
While, the police officials said, the situation is calm now and it would come to normal soon like earlier.
"My 3-year-old niece is unwell and is suffering from fever. Chemists are closed and now the prices of daily items and groceries are increased. 1 litre milk is available for Rs 52, while it is usually Rs 44. During such situation, the shopkeepers should sell the items for minimal amount instead of increasing its prices," said a resident of Gokulpuri, who vacated his home and shifted to be relative's family in Kardampuri. However, the situation was not good in this area also, he added.
While, some residents, said, "We buy groceries in the weekend market and store it for the entire week. We have distributed some items to our neighbours but there are many who are facing problem to buy essentials," said Kirti, who lives in Yamuna Vihar.
Some residents also complained that many shops are gutted in their area during the riot and while many shops are closed due to the violence took place in the area.
A resident, Reena, claimed that people are selling vegetables from their home with an inflated price. "All shops are closed. We do not have the guts and courage to go far and buy vegetables as toddlers and elders are in the home and cannot be left alone during such situation. Potatoe, onions, vegetables are like selling at Rs 60-70" she added.