MUZAFFARGARH: The district administration sealed an illegal godown and recovered a huge quantity of basic commodities during a raid conducted on Thursday.
In line with special directives of the provincial government, the district administration started action against profiteers and hoarders to prevent price hikes during Ramazan. The price control magistrate Muhammad Talha along with police raided an illegal godown and recovered 700 bags of sugar, 2200 packets of Ghee, rice, pulses and other basic commodities.
The officer sealed the godown and imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 on the owner Jameel while legal action has also been initiated against him.
Speaking on the occasion, Price Control Magistrate Muhammad Talha said that the hoarding of commodities would not be tolerated at any cost.