Eight wholesale dealers arrested in Quetta for selling flour above official price

QUETTA: On the orders of Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, the district administration, led by Quetta Deputy Commissioner Mehrullah Badini, is reviewing flour prices in different areas of the city.

Eight wholesale dealers were arrested in separate actions yesterday and sent to jail.

According to details, Assistant Commissioner (City) Muhammad Amir Hamza visited shops in different areas of the City sub-division to check flour prices.

On the occasion, he directed shopkeepers to ensure the sale of flour according to the official price list. He issued a stern warning to those who violate it.

Action in Sariab

A team of the Assistant Commissioner Sariab took action over flour prices at Eastern Bypass, Jatak Stop and Gilani Road in Sariab.

During the action, eight wholesale dealers selling flour above the official price list were arrested.

According to the district administration, the aim of the action is to ensure implementation of the official price list, protect the public from the sale of flour at inflated prices and ensure the availability of flour at the fixed prices.

He made it clear that the official price list would be enforced at all costs. Otherwise, legal action would be taken against those who violate it.