In view of the forthcoming Eid-ul-Adha, Police in Sopore, in coordination with the Revenue Department and Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department, intensified market checking drives across Police District Sopore to curb overpricing, black marketing, hoarding, and sale of substandard or expired commodities.
A joint market checking drive was conducted at Achabal and Reban Markets by Sopore Police along with the Naib Tehsildar Watergam. During the inspection, several shopkeepers were found violating trade norms, including non-display of rate lists and unhygienic practices. On-spot fines were imposed on the violators and a total fine of ₹2600 was realized.
Another joint checking drive was carried out at Warpora Market by J&K Police along with the Tehsildar Dangerpora. The team inspected essential commodity outlets, mutton shops, and provisional stores. Several shopkeepers were found violating government-notified rates and other regulations and were fined on the spot.
Similarly, a joint market checking drive was conducted at Main Market Dangiwacha by J&K Police along with the Naib Tehsildar Dangiwacha and Tehsil Supply Officer Dangiwacha. During the inspection, expired food items and other unfit commodities were seized and destroyed on the spot in the presence of the checking team. Shopkeepers were strictly warned against overpricing, hoarding, and sale of expired goods. A fine of ₹2700 was realized from the violators.
These pre-Eid market checking drives are aimed at ensuring availability of quality essential commodities to the public at government-approved rates. Any attempt at profiteering, hoarding, or endangering public health through sale of expired or substandard items shall invite strict legal action.
J&K Police remains committed to ensuring a peaceful, safe, and fair festive season for all citizens.(JKNS)
