Fine imposed on 83 profiteers

District

FAISALABAD: The price control magistrates during a crackdown against profiteering imposed Rs 117,000 fine on 83 shopkeepers in the district on Thursday. The magistrates during inspection of prices of fruits, vegetables, sugar, meat, chicken meat and other edible items in various markets and bazaars found several shopkeepers involved in overcharging from consumers and imposed fines on them.