In order to keep a check on overpricing, profiteering and black marketing especially during the month of holy Ramadan, Police in Bandipora alongwith concerned departments of civil administration held intensive market checking at various markets in the district.
While interacting with the shopkeepers, the team members asked them to display rate lists, keep shops neat and clean and ensure that all packaged commodities sold to consumers must bear MRP, Package date, Net Content and other related information.
They also appealed the general public to bring into the notice of the administration if they found anyone indulging in overcharging of essential commodities so that timely action against the culprits will be taken. Also fine was collected from erring shopkeepers who also were directed to be corrective in future otherwise strict action under law will be taken against them. Unhygienic/rotten fruits/ vegetables & expired items were destroyed on spot.
Locals appreciated the act of police and hoped that such drives would continue in future as well.
