During a campaign launched under the instructions of District and Session Judge Abdul Waheed Khan against those indulged in overcharging, hoarding and profiteering etc. Judicial Magistrate Mian Mohsin Rasheed imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 upon Dawood Flour Mills Sargodha Road and its Manager Irshad Ahmad sent to Jail for 20 days. On default payment of fine, he will have to undergo imprisonment of 90 days.
When Judicial Magistrate has seized the sales record of Dawood Flour Mills, it was proved that atta was selling at rate of Rs 245/-, while control rate is Rs 228 per bag 20 kg.
Furthermore, the weight of atta also found 19 kg instead of 20 kg. Judicial Magistrate imposed fine Rs 50,000/- on the spot and Irshad Ahmad Mills Manager sent to District Jail Faisalabad for 20 days.