Tobacco and betel nut getting attention in lockdown, price is higher than walnut-pistachio
Tobacco and betel nut getting attention in lockdown, price is higher than walnut-pistachio
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The condition of addicts is deteriorating due to the lockdown. It is said about the victims of addiction to tobacco, pan-masala and beedi-cigarettes that no matter what kind of things they get, they are eager to eat it. This is proving to be true in this phase of lockdown. Tobacco is also more expensive than almonds, while betel nut prices are higher than walnuts and pistachios. Victims of its addiction are also taking the risk of moving out of homes to pay 10-20 times more price. Many people have also been caught by the police, but have an addiction that then forces them to come out.

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People in lockdown are more nervous for tobacco than they are not disturbed by hunger. After making a request, the police-administration and social workers get bread, but tobacco is not available. According to pan shop operator Abhishek, tobacco is getting Rs 1100 per kg. and betel nut of 300 rupees is not available even in 1500 rupees. Gutkha carton, which is available for 20 thousand rupees, is now being sold for 60 thousand rupees.

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Businessman Saket Chaurasia said that the question is not of much emotion, but that if you get it after that, then your luck is good. According to Abhishek, black marketing has started in the market. At the time of lockdown, the shop in which the goods were filled, they secretly started selling it at high prices. However, most of the shops in the city are empty now. Gutkha, tobacco, betel nut are not available even after paying high prices. The real trouble is with bidi-cigarette people. Even after paying 10 times the price, they are not getting it.

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