83 arrested over profiteering

LAHORE: The district administration, in accordance with directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, conducted inspections at 2,588 points and detected 347 violations, resulting in the registration of cases against 110 individuals, out of these, 83 were apprehended in the last 24 hours.

Various areas, including Tehsil Cantt, Tehsil City and Model Town underwent rigorous inspections, with a total of 1,780 points checked. Additionally, Tehsil Raiwind and Tehsil Shalimar witnessed inspections at 808 locations.

This month, over 21,000 locations have been inspected, leading to the registration of 857 cases. As a result of effective monitoring, prices of onions, potatoes, tomatoes and lemons have witnessed a decline.

Meanwhile, prices of lentils, chickpeas and gram have remained stable. Deputy Commissioner Rafia Haider is leading initiatives to curb illegal profiteering and ensure fair pricing of essential goods in the provincial capital. She emphasises the Punjab government’s commitment to ensuring relief reaches the grassroots level and warns of strict action against illegal profiteering.