Farmers hold protest against increased prices of fertilizer, indifferent attitude of authorities.

D I KHAN -- Farmers of Dera and adjoining areas Wednesday protested against fleecing of fertilizer dealers and indifferent attitude of authorities who have failed to provide relief to growers.

Protesting farmers told media "Fertilizer crises is getting worst as dealers are overcharging farmers while administration has turned a blind eye towards the situation. They said that black marketing of fertilizer is going unchecked and a sack of urea is selling from Rs. 2400 to 3000 against the official rate of Rs. 1950."

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