Spokesman of Agriculture Department disclosed that under directions of Chief Minister, Punjab Sardar Usman Ahmed Buzdar, Agriculture Task Force is cracking down on those involved in the manufacture of counterfeit and substandard pesticides and fertilizers across the province. So far as, 29,834 places have been raided and 2727 FIRs have been registered while 1238 arrests have been made.
Spokesman further said that the mafia selling counterfeit agricultural inputs is being dealt with iron hands and those involved in this heinous business are being punished. Zero tolerance policy is being followed and all possible actions are being taken to root out this business.
The spokesman added that the public can lodge complaints against the elements selling substandard agricultural inputs via SMS / WhatsApp on 0300-2955539. Action is taken within 24 hours of receipt.
