Staff Reporter
The District administration in their crackdowns against profiteers, hoarders imposed around fine amounting to Rs108,700 over profiteering and overcharging in various areas of the district.
According to the city administration’s spokesman, the teams including special price magistrates, Assistant Commissioners (ACs), Tehsildar and concerned authorities conducted 686 raid in various markets and imposed fine of Rs108,700 on 105 violators involved in adulteration, hoarding.
In a statement, Deputy Commissioner, Capt (R) Anwar Ul Haq said that if any of the shopkeepers was found selling commodities on excessive rates would be dealt with ironic hands, adding every effort would be made to provide maximum relief to the consumers.
