Gowhar Maqbool
Hajin, April 01: In a bid to uphold quality standards and regulate prices, authorities conducted an inspection of the market in Hajin town, located in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, on Monday.
Fines were imposed on shopkeepers found violating regulations.
Naib Tehsildar Hajin, Sheikh Jawhira, accompanied by officers from various departments including Municipal Committee, Sanitary Inspector Hilal Ahmad Reshi, Tehsil Supply Officer Hajin Mohammad Sultan, and representatives from Food Supply, Revenue, Food Safety, Police, and the Metrology Department, led the market checking in Hajin on Monday.
During the drive, the teams inspected various establishments, including vegetable and fruit sellers, meat and chicken shops, grocery stores, bakeries, and other vendors. Fines were imposed on shopkeepers found violating regulations.
Naib Tehsildar Hajin, Sheikh Jawhira, said that such drives would continue to ensure the quality of commodities. She also urged traders not to violate the rules and to display rate lists at their respective trade centers.