No shortage of essentials as Kapurthala admin boosts monitoring, issues helplines

Amid rising public concern due to recent tensions near the border, Kapurthala Deputy Commissioner Amit Kumar Panchal has assured residents that there is no shortage of essential commodities in the district. Items such as fuel, LPG, ration supplies, fruits, vegetables and other daily necessities are available in sufficient quantities, he said in a public address.

To curb the possibility of hoarding and black marketing, the district administration has invoked the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, along with Section 163 of the Indian Civil Security Code, 2023. These measures place strict restrictions on the storage of essential items and are aimed at maintaining stable supply and pricing in the market during this period of heightened public uncertainty.

A district-level task force has been constituted to monitor the supply and distribution of essential commodities. This task force will be led by the District Food Supply Controller and the District Mandi Officer, with the goal of ensuring that there are no disruptions in the flow of goods. In a step aimed at enhancing public access to government support, the administration has released contact numbers for key officials handling various essential services. For fuel and petroleum-related queries, residents can contact DFSC Smt.

Sanyogta at 84275-55440. For livestock-related services, Dr Rajinderpal Singh is available at 77172-67008. For fruits and vegetables, the District Mandi Officer, Gagandeep Singh, can be reached at 94642-92474. For matters related to animal fodder, DM Markfed Gurpreet Singh can be contacted at 98784-28755.

Deputy Commissioner Panchal emphasised the importance of public cooperation and urged residents not to engage in or support hoarding practices.

He further advised citizens to ignore rumors and rely only on official communications issued by the district administration. “We are committed to ensuring uninterrupted supply of essential goods and appeal to the public to stay calm, act responsibly and support the efforts being made,” he said.

Residents can contact the above officials directly for assistance or to report irregularities in the supply of essential goods.