Rs 111,000 fine imposed on profiteers, 10 booked

District

FAISALABAD: The price control magistrates imposed Rs 111,000 fine on profiteers and registered cases against 10 accused over violation of the Price Control Act in various parts of the district on Monday.

A spokesperson for the district administration said that price monitoring teams checked various merchant stores and found scores of shopkeepers involved in overcharging and profiteering.