Srilanka, Oct. 21 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has launched islandwide raids against the sale of wheat flour at increased prices following an unauthorized Rs. 13 price hike, CAA Chairman Hemantha Samarakoon said.

He said the authority would take the necessary legal action against traders selling wheat flour at higher prices.

Speaking at a media briefing held today (21), Samarakoon said the CAA had learnt of the price increase through media reports, without receiving prior notification from the relevant companies.

He said the authority had immediately contacted wheat flour manufacturers by email, requesting information on the reasons for the price increase and the amount by which prices had been raised.

The CAA chairman fur...