MIRPUR (AJK):Mirpur district administration on Wednesday discarded substandard food items, imposed fines and issued warnings to shopkeepers during an inspection of food outlets within the jurisdiction of Mangla Police Station to curb overpricing and ensure food quality.
The surprise inspection was conducted by Extra Assistant Commissioner/Revenue Officer Raja Ayaz Ahmed on the directives of Deputy Commissioner Mirpur Syed Imran Abbas Naqvi.
The prices and quality of milk, yoghurt, vegetables, fruits and other essential food items were checked during the Drive to ensure compliance with prescribed standards and officially notified rates.
Shopkeepers were strictly advised to sell commodities at the prescribed prices and display price lists prominently at their outlets.
The administration warned that legal action would be taken against those found violating official price lists and food quality standards.