Profiteers continue looting without govt permission:Iqbal channer

Lahore:Provincial Minister for Prisons, Malik Muhammad Iqbal Channar has said that no compromise would be made on rates and quality of daily use items in Ramazan Bazaars, whereas, strict action would be taken by the administration, against shopkeepers indulging in unscrupulous measurement. He said that no one would be spared, who would demean the sacredness of holy month of Ramazan, and appealed to the people to inform the administration about suspicious elements.

The Minister expressed these views while conducting surprise visits to Ramzan Bazaar, established at Bahawalpur. Malik Iqbal Channar said that all Ramazan Bazaars are operating in an exemplary manner, as essential items, fruits and vegetables, are being provided under one roof at affordable rates to the citizens. He said that regular monitoring of all Ramazan Bazaar is being conducted, and if any buyer has any complaint, he can inform the administration on the spot. He said that cautious and well behaved staff has been deputed, whereas free parking space has been provided at Ramazan Bazaars. The Minister said that foolproof security arrangements have been made in Bahawalpur, whereas system of patrolling has been made more effective. He said that police, district peace and mosques committees and national volunteers have been deputed to perform their duties in holy month of Ramazan.