BAHAWALPUR:On the direction of Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur Zaheer Anwar Jappa, a crackdown is underway against overpricing and hoarding to ensure the sale of food items at fixed rates.
Assistant Commissioners and Price Control Magistrates are active in the field. Price Control Magistrates visited the fruit and vegetable markets to monitor the auction of fruits and vegetables.
The price control magistrates monitored the prices of essential food items. They visited 13609 shops, carts, and other business centers from September 1 to September 16. A fine of more than Rs 1.565 million was imposed on the spot for the violations. As many as 11 FIRs were registered, 12 shops were sealed and 75 people were arrested.