The Punjab government has provided the FederalInvestigation Agency (FIA) with a list of 13 dealers allegedly involvedin the illicit trade of sugar. According to the details, the Punjab Food Department assisted FIA with alist of 13 dealers – who were allegedly involved in the illicit trade –claimed that these dealers representing various sugar mills and alongwith the mill owners stand accused of artificial hikes in the price ofsugar ranging from Rs 90 to Rs 180 per kg. The food department laid claim that these dealers established a cartel,and made billions of rupees in profits while leaving the common citizensand legitimate businesses at a disadvantage. Despite mounting pressure to bring the culprits to justice, it has beenreported that the FIA and other relevant agencies have so far beenunsuccessful in apprehending any of the accused dealers.
