FCS & CA seals 8 poultry shops for over pricing at B’pora

B’pora: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmed, an intense market checking was carried out by the Enforcement Wing of the Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs in the district.
Taking strong note of the complaints of over-pricing, the team lead by Assistant Director FCS&CA, Bilal Ahmad conducted a massive district-wide inspection drive to curb over-pricing and take immediate action against instances of violations.
Eight poultry sale outlets were sealed for overpricing and cases have been registered against them.
On the occasion, the Assistant Director stressed on the traders to avoid over-pricing and other illegal and unethical practices and urged them to follow the rules in letter and spirit.
He said that the drive will continue on a regular basis across all district markets to keep a check on traders and shopkeepers for indulging in overpricing and other unethical activities.