PESHAWAR: The district administration arrested 38 shopkeepers during a drive against profiteers in various areas of the provincial capital on Wednesday. The official visited various bazaars on Dilazak Road, Pishtakhara Road, Warsak Road and Board and arrested 38 shopkeepers for overcharging customers. The administration claimed that cases had been registered against the shopkeepers for over-pricing.
Reports indicate that they tried to breach one of gates, harassed staff, and even scaled walls of premises
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A fierce exchange of fire ensued, but culprits managed to escape under cover of darkness
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