Mirpurkhas administration seizes 361 maunds of hoarded wheat in crackdown


Mirpurkhas: Assistant Commissioner Mirpurkhas Ghulam Hussain Kaniyo continued the district administration’s crackdown against illegal hoarding by raiding a concealed warehouse in Tora Abad on Tuesday and recovering a large quantity of stored wheat.



During the operation, officials seized 361 maunds of wheat, equivalent to 14. 44 metric tonnes, reportedly belonging to Asif Malik. The recovered stock was taken into official custody and shifted to the government warehouse of PRC Mirpurkhas.



The district administration said strict action against hoarders would continue to prevent artificial shortages of wheat and discourage profiteering. Officials reiterated that all available measures were being taken to ensure smooth supply and protect consumers’ interests.