329 shopkeepers challaned

20 Sep, 2008

Special magistrates in Lahore deputed to control prices during last three days have challaned 329 shopkeepers for hoarding and selling flour at higher rates. According to a report submitted to DCO Sajjad Ahmad Bhutta on Friday 88 FIRs have been made against offenders while seven persons have been sent to prison for 3-5 day period for violations.
A total of Rs 4,17,000 penalty has been levied on the persons arrested and proceeded against under law during operations. DCO Lahore meanwhile has also issued instructions to make a crack down on owners of tandoors selling 'Roti' at higher rates than Rs 2 per Roti.

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