Srinagar: The enforcement squad of Food, Civil, Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Department during its 2 week-long checking of various Srinagar markets realized Rs 70650 from erring traders.
The enforcement squad conducted market checking from November 1 to 16 and visited around 475 business establishments at Barzulla, Bagi Mehtab, Sanat Nagar, Astanpora, Jahangir Chowk, Court Road, Koni Khann, Sonwar, Batwara, Brane, Harwan, Paal Fora, Khanyar, Rainawari, Jogi Lanker, Saida Kadal, Asahi Bagh, Nigeen, Hazratbal, Noor Bagh, Qamarwari, Parimpora, HMT, Batamaloo, Tengpora Bypass, Natipora, Chanapora and Bemina areas.
Around 171 erring shopkeepers were penalized during the drive and fined for violating Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
