15 shopkeepers arrested in Quetta for violating official flour rates

QUETTA: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Quetta Mehrullah Badini, the District Administration Quetta took action to enforce flour prices and arrested 15 shopkeepers for violations.

According to details, an operation on flour price control was carried out in Alamo Chowk under the supervision of Assistant Commissioner (Saddar) Muhammad Yousaf Hashmi. During the operation, wheat flour prices were checked at various shops and implementation of the officially fixed rates was ensured. Three people were arrested for violating the Price Control Act, and legal action was taken against them.

In addition, a Price Control operation was carried out under the supervision of the Special Magistrate Sariab in different areas of Sariab Sub-Division, including Eastern Bypass, Mughal Abad and Masoom Street. A total of 25 shops were inspected and the official price lists were checked. Twelve shopkeepers were arrested for violating the official price list.

According to the District Administration Quetta, price control action will continue to ensure the supply of essential items to the public at fixed rates and to curb profiteering.

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