11 shopkeepers detained during checks at 4 Ramazan bazaars in ICT

ISLAMABAD, Mar 11 (APP): The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration on Wednesday detained 11 shopkeepers during inspections at four Ramazan relief markets in the federal capital as officials checked prices, food quality, parking and sanitation arrangements to ensure that government relief measures reach consumers during the holy month.

The visits were carried out by assistant commissioners on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Irfan Memon, who asked officials to conduct daily inspections at Ramazan markets and ensure strict monitoring of prices and facilities for the public.

Assistant commissioners visited Ramazan relief markets in Barakahu, G-6, Pakistan Town and Tarlai. During the inspections, officials reviewed the availability and quality of food items being sold to the public under the government relief program.

The teams also examined parking arrangements and cleanliness conditions at the markets to ensure that visitors can shop without facing problems. Officials moved through different stalls and checked whether vendors were displaying official price lists and selling goods according to the approved rates.

During the checks, authorities found several cases where vendors were not following the official price list. As a result, 11 shopkeepers were taken into custody for violating the government’s price regulations.

Assistant commissioners also spoke with shoppers present at the markets. They met visitors individually and asked about their experience while purchasing food items. Complaints shared by citizens were noted during the visits, and officials directed vendors to resolve issues on the spot.

In this regard, Deputy Commissioner Irfan Memon instructed all assistant commissioners to continue daily visits to their assigned Ramazan markets. He directed them to monitor price lists, quality of food items and overall arrangements at the stalls.

The deputy commissioner also ordered that price control magistrates remain present at every Ramazan market at all times to ensure that vendors follow government rates and other rules.

According to the instructions, price control magistrates have been directed to take action on every complaint received from citizens without discrimination. Officials have been told to respond immediately whenever a violation of the official price list or quality standards is reported.

The district administration has also urged residents to play a role in monitoring the markets. Citizens have been asked to report vendors who do not display official price lists or sell items that do not meet quality standards.

The administration said public complaints will help authorities maintain oversight of Ramazan relief markets and ensure that the government’s relief measures benefit consumers throughout the holy month.