MIRPUR (Kashmir English): As many as 20 shopkeepers and vendors were arrested for hoarding and profiteering of edible items on the first day of the holy month of Ramadan here in Mirpur.
The arrests were made during surprise checking by local administration at various busy localities in the city, it was officially said.
Assistant Commissioner and Tehsildar Mirpur visited Ramadan ‘Sasta- Bazaar, Nangi Vegetable Market, F One, Old Changi and arrested over 20 shopkeepers for overcharging and hoarding.
Assistant Commissioner Raja Zahid Hussain Khan along with Tehsildar Imran Yusuf, Naib Tehsildar Raja Ejaz Ahmed and a police party conducted visits at Ramadan Sasta Bazaar and Nangi Vegetable and Fruit Market and found several shopkeepers over-charging prices against the rates fixed by the administration
During the inspection, the administration took strict action and ordered the arrest of more than 20 vegetable and fruit vendors for selling at high prices, offering substandard items and violating the official price list.
Mirpur administration
The Assistant Commissioner said that during Ramadan, the supply of quality and affordable items to the public will be ensured at every cost.
He clarified that indiscriminate action against profiteering and hoarding will continue, while a special complaint cell has also been established in the vegetable and fruit market for immediate redressal of public complaints.
Tehsildar Mirpur Imran Yusuf appealed to the citizens to check the official price list before purchasing and inform the administration immediately in case of any violation.
He assured that all possible steps were being taken to control the prices during Ramadan for the convenience of the public.
