Our Correspondent
Kohima, Oct. 8 (EMN): Amid skyrocketing prices of meat in Kohima since the coronavirus-induced lockdown began, the Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) has issued rates for pork and beef to be implemented with immediate effect till further notice.
The KMC administrator, Kovi Meyase, has issued an order stating that pork will be priced at INR 250 per kilogram and beef at INR 240 per kilogram.
The order stated that no butcher shop should sell pork beyond the rate fixed by the KMC within its jurisdiction adding that there would be no separate rates for local and non-local pork, dressed and undress categories. It added that the authorities would announce remedial measures in case of any rate fluctuation.
The order further directed all meat shops to move towards colonies, saying that they would not be allowed in the national and district highways. It shared that the public could contact phone nos. 9436203061 or 9774644639 for any complaints or grievances.
It may be mentioned that shortage of beef and pork continued in Kohima even after the relaxation of lockdown. While beef is now available in the wet market, it is rare to find pork in the market and it is mostly made available online for as high as INR 350/ 330 per kg or INR 1000 for 3 kg, excluding delivery charges.
