Delhi Minister Imran Hussain orders crackdown against hoarders as tomato prices surge

Delhi Food and Civil Supplies Minister Imran Hussain on Wednesday ordered a crackdown against hoarders as the prices of tomatoes have surged in the national capital.

In order to rein in surging tomato prices in the national capital, Delhi Food and Civil Supplies Minister Imran Hussain on Wednesday ordered a crackdown against hoarders.

The minister directed officials of his department to gather information about instances of hoarding and black marketing of tomatoes, and initiate necessary action under the Essential Commodity Act, if needed.