ISLAMABAD, Nov 03 (APP):Following th
e directions of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Islamabad, Irfan Nawaz Memon, the district administration officials were stepping up efforts to control rising food costs, targeting
vendors charging above government-set prices.
In this regard, Magistrate Sadda
r Zone, Mir Yamin led a price check operation in the G-15 area, the 26 No. Chungi, and adjacent areas to monitor the grocery pricing.
During the operation, Magistrate Sadda
r Zone oversaw inspections across markets and grocery stores to ensure
vendors followed official rates for vegetables and fruits.
The operation aimed to prevent overcharging and to help keep essential food items within reach for citizens.
During the checks, he fined several
vendors who were selling food, vegetables, and fruits above the government’s rate list.
In a significant move, one wholesaler selling items at inflated rates was arrested and transferred to the police station in Tarnol, where further legal action will follow.
Talking to APP, Magistrate Mir Yamin said, “The district administration teams are continuously conducting operation against the price gougers to ensure affordable food access for all citizens.”
Meanwhile, he urged citizens to report any instances of overcharging.
He reiterated that shopkeepers must adhere to the prices set by the administration.
“Violators will face strict penalties,” he warned.
Mir Yamin also advised residents to immediately lodge complaints if they encounter
vendors who were overcharging.
