FAISALABAD: On the identification of deputy commissioner monitoring squad, equipped with CCTV cameras, the Price Control Magistrates imposed a fine of Rs556,500 on 258 profiteers during the last week.
The magistrates also registered cases against 38 hoarders/profiteers besides arresting 12 others.
The squad held 5,457 inspections from September 11-18 in the different markets of the district and noticed overcharging at 232 shops in addition to registered 205 complaints over non-displaying of price lists.