16 held in crackdown against profiteers.

RAWALPINDI -- On special directives of Deputy Commissioner (DC), Saif Ullah Dogar, the district administration Monday launched a crackdown against profiteers, price hikers, hoarders and imposed fine against violators on the spot.

According to details, the teams under the supervision of relevant Assistant Commissioners and Food magistrate paid a surprise visit to different areas of the city and registered 20 FIRs, imposed fine worth Rs 115000 while 16 violators were also arrested involved in price hike, adulteration and profiteering.

In a statement, the DC said the campaign against profiteers would continue till achieving the desired results.

He said if any...

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