Crackdown on overpricing: DC Hyderabad seals 31 shops in Oct

HYDERABAD: On the strict directives of Deputy Commissioner Hyderabad Zain-ul-Abideen Memon, the district administration conducted extensive operations against overpricing and violations of officially notified rates for flour, milk, LPG and other essential commodities from October 1 to 31, 2026.

During the month, a total of 865 inspections were carried out across the district’s four talukas, with 190 outlets found in violation of prescribed rates and regulations. Fines amounting to Rs1.597 million were imposed, 31 shops were sealed, and 252 warnings were issued to violators.

The Deputy Commissioner reiterated that enforcement operations would continue without discrimination to curb profiteering and artificial price hikes and ensure the availability of essential commodities to the public at officially notified rates.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2026