KARACHI: As many as 81 shopkeepers were challaned and a fine of Rs 91500 were imposed for overcharging in violation to the price list of essential commodities while three profiteers were sent to jail.
Commissioner Karachi Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqi has said that an operations aganist profiteering is underway in the city by the Karachi Divisional and districts administrations, said a statement on Friday.
The actions against profiteers were taken in different areas including New Karachi, Korangi, Gulzar Hijri, Saddar, Orangi and Gulberg areas.
Total 10 milk sellers, one vegetable merchant, seven food items grocers and 61 chicken sellers were challaned for violating price list.
The Commissioner Karachi has also assigned duties to the administrative officers at the time of auction of fruits and vegetables to check and control the artificial shortage of fruits and vegetables so as to provide relief to the masses.
The Commissioner Karachi said that the crackdown against profiteers will continue, till the time the sale of essential items is not ensured in accordance with the price list.
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