Drive against hoarding, overcharging continues

LAHORE: District Administration continued drive against hoarding and overcharging in the city and challaned 92 shopkeepers besides imposing fine worth Rs 90 200 on violators of Price Act.

Special Price Control Magistrates of CDGL Tuesday conducted raids on 514 shops in various areas of the provincial capital and inspected prices of commodities at retail level.

Five FIRs also were lodged against shopkeepers in various police stations, while 7 persons were got arrested on spot for overcharging.

DCO Dr Ahmad Javed Qazi issued directions to the price control officials to continue crackdown against the hoarders and profiteers.