48 arrested in Quetta crackdown on butchers and tandoor owners, 35 sent to jail

QUETTA: A strict crackdown on butchers and tandoor owners is under way across the district on public complaints and the directions of Quetta Deputy Commissioner Mehrullah Badini. Strict legal action was taken against those selling underweight bread and meat at inflated prices. In all, 48 people were arrested from different areas, of whom 35 were sent to jail. Several shopkeepers were given a stern warning.

Arrests by area

Assistant Commissioner Saddar Muhammad Yousuf Hashmi arrested 12 people in action in Nawan Killi and Alamo Chowk. Assistant Commissioner City and Special Magistrate Ijaz Hussain Khosa arrested 14 people in action in Gawalmandi and Qasi Road.

Assistant Commissioner Kuchlak Captain (retd) Kabir Zarkoon arrested 10 people in action in Kuchlak Bazaar. Assistant Commissioner Sariab Musawir Ahmed Achakzai and Special Magistrate Izzatullah arrested 12 people in action in the Sariab sub-division.

The district administration made it clear that action against violations of the official price list, sale of meat at inflated prices, underweight bread and other profiteering will continue without discrimination, so that relief can be provided to citizens.

Photo: courtesy DGPR Balochistan