imageKARACHI: As many as 111 shopkeepers were challaned and a fine of Rs 2,17,000 were imposed for overcharging in violation to the price list of essential commodities while seven were arrested.

Commissioner Karachi Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqi has said that an operations against 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 Gulberg, Liaquatabad, Nazimabad, Korangi, Shah Faisal, Gulshan-e-iqbal, Orangi and New Karachi.

Total 92 milk sellers, two food items grocers and 17 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.

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