1,096 Raids Against Overcharging Across City

Sumaira FH Published July 22, 2016 | 07:24 PM

1,096 raids against overcharging across city

LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22th july, 2016) : The City District Government Lahore (CDGL) continued its drive against hoarding and overcharging and conducted raids on 1,096 shops across the provincial capital here Friday. As many as 106 shopkeepers were arrested, of which, 41 were sent to prison for three days after summary trial on the spot.

Price Control Magistrates also lodged 58 FIRs against the shopkeepers in various police stations. District administration also challaned 34 shopkeepers besides imposing fine worth Rs 32,000 on violators of price act. DCO Capt (R) Muhammad Usman issued directions to the price control officials to continue crackdown against hoarders and profiteers.

Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Whatsapp

Recent Stories

European Film Festival to start from May 15, featu ..

European Film Festival to start from May 15, featuring an exciting fusion of cin ..

Registration of pilgrims under private Hajj scheme ..

Registration of pilgrims under private Hajj scheme in progress: Ashrafi

Youngster shot dead by unknown outlaws

Youngster shot dead by unknown outlaws

Rescue ambulances to be equipped with life-saving ..

Rescue ambulances to be equipped with life-saving kits: minister

ECP directs by-elections security personnel to uph ..

ECP directs by-elections security personnel to uphold neutrality, maintain peace

Peoples Bus Service Launched in Mirpurkhas: Sharje ..

Peoples Bus Service Launched in Mirpurkhas: Sharjeel

Bushra medical reports prove PTI allegations wrong ..

Bushra medical reports prove PTI allegations wrong: Azma Bukhari

UN chief appeals for end to 'dangerous cycle of re ..

UN chief appeals for end to 'dangerous cycle of retaliation' in Mideast

Arrangements finalized to maintain peace in Kamber ..

Arrangements finalized to maintain peace in Kamber-Shahdadkot during by-election

By-election for PP-93 Bhakkar on April 21

By-election for PP-93 Bhakkar on April 21

Lok Virsa starts E-ticketing for its valued custom ..

Lok Virsa starts E-ticketing for its valued customers

06 illegal arm holders held

06 illegal arm holders held