Srinagar, March 10 -- An official from the department told Kashmir Observer that they have constituted different teams in all the districts to ensure the fruits and vegetables in the market are chemical free.

Notably, there were reports going on in social media that artificially ripened watermelons have flooded the Kashmir markets ahead of holy month Ramzan.

"This is no watermelon season, Say NO to artificially ripened watermelon this Ramadan. Save yourself from chemicals and later on chemotherapy," posted Dr Wajahat, a clinical Oncologist on X/twitter.

During the holy month, the consumption of fruits, especially watermelon, sees a significant surge in the valley. However, there has been a concern always regarding the artificially ripe...