DERA ISMAIL KHAN:The district administration and the food department, during a crackdown launched against hoarders and profiteers, seized 2190 bags of sugars stored in the limits of Gomal University Police station.
According to the district administration, the drive has been launched in line with the instructions of the provincial government to take action against profiteers who created artificial shortage of sugar to fleece masses through unjust hikes in prices of the commodity.
A team of the district administration led by Assistant Commissioner Paroa Karamat Ullah raided a market situated in Daraban-Khurd area of Paroa Tehsil and recovered 2190 bags of sugar weighing 50 kg each. The assistant commissioner also sealed the market.
Speaking on this occasion, Assistant Commissioner Karamat Ullah said the actions against smuggling of wheat and sugar would be continued.
He said that the entry and exit routes of the district were being closely monitored to prevent the illegal movement of sugar.
He said the strict legal action would be taken against hoarders and those wholesalers who were found involved in unlawful business practices.
He urged upon the business community to avoid profiteering and cooperate with the district administration in providing relief to the people.