Over 0.4 million rupees fine imposed against profiteers in Hyderabad.

HYDERABAD: Over 0.4 million rupees fine was imposed against profiteers in Hyderabad district for overpricing essential items. According to the daily price checking report issued here on Tuesday, Rs 120,000 fine was imposed against 4 milk shops for overcharging while a 10,000 rupees fine was charged to two poultry shops for over pricing poultry rates.

The district administration officers while taking action against profiteers and hoarders in different areas of the district and 5 vegetable vendors were fined Rs 5000, 18 fruit vendors for Rs 18000, 5 grocery shops were fined Rs 197,000 and two ghee/cooking oil shops were fined Rs 40,000 for over pricing during Ramazan.

The district administration also established four Bachat Bazaars in four talukas, City...