Forces open food outlets in Jaffna

Rafik Jalaldeen

JAFFNA: The Security Forces have opened six food outlets to supply essential food items for civilians in Jaffna peninsula during the Deepavali and Ramazan festivals.

"It's only a temporary measure as demand has risen in the area. The outlets will function until Co-operative outlets are opened in the near future," sources said.

Thousands of people have gathered to buy food items for the Deepavali festival from these items at affordable prices, sources added.

Since the A9 road was closed in August, food items have been sent by sea.

The Forces are now selling essential food items such as rice, flour and sugar at controlled prices, sources said.

The outlets were opened in Jaffna town, Thellipalai, Thanakkilappu, Chawakachcheri and Ampan.