FAISALABAD:Special price control magistrates imposed a fine of Rs 139,500 on 58 shopkeepers over profiteering and arrested two others for violating law here on Tuesday.
A spokesman for the district administration said the magistrates checked 1,356 shops in
different markets and bazaars and found 58 shopkeepers involved in overcharging and profiteering. Therefore, a total fine of Rs 139,500 was imposed on them in addition to issuing warning notices.
Meanwhile, the magistrates also arrested two shopkeepers for violating law, the spokesman added.