FAISALABAD - The price control magistrates have imposed Rs 443,000 fine on 206 shopkeepers on the charge of profiteering in the district during the past 12 hours.
A spokesman for local administration said on Sunday that price control magistrates inspected 3,695 shops in different markets and bazaars of Faisalabad and found dozens of shopkeepers involved in profiteering and overcharging. The magistrates imposed fine on them and warned that they would be sent behind bars if they did not shun profiteering, he added.
Property dispute claims woman’s life
A woman was killed over property dispute, in the precincts of Sadr police station. Rescue-1122 said on Sunday that Shabana, 29, wife of Nazim of Mohallah Yasir Town had an old property dispute with her brother-in-law Anwar. In a fit of grudge, Anwar allegedly killed Shabana with a blow of axe and fled the scene. The police took the body into custody and started investigation.
Laborer electrocuted
A young laborer was electrocuted at his workplace in Millat Town police limits. Rescue 1122 spokesman said on Sunday that 23-year-old Sajid, son of Din Muhammad, resident of Usman Town was busy in work at an under construction house near TB Booster when he accidentally touched live electricity wires while fixing bulb in the holder. As a result, he received fatal electric shock and died on the spot. The police took body into custody and started investigation.
11 beggars caught
The Social Welfare Department caught 11 beggars from various chowks, intersections and roads of the city during the past 12 hours. Social Welfare Officer Muhammad Tahir said here on Sunday that anti-beggary campaign was in full swing in the city and the professional beggars were handed over to the area police.
