July 31: Police in Kulgam along with Revenue and Municipal Committee officials conducted market checking in main market Devsar, Mirbazar and its adjacent areas.
The checking was aimed to ensure that only good quality of items are put on sale and to curb black marketing & profiteering of essential commodities. Erring shopkeepers were fined on spot and fine to the tune of ₹1900 was collected from them.
Police have once again requested the general public to follow the directions issued by Government in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Also, those who are found violating the restrictions will be dealt strictly.
Police have requested the traders and shopkeepers not to indulge in overpricing, black marketing, hoarding or any violation of essential commodities otherwise strict action under law will be taken against the violators.
General public of the areas has hailed the action of Kulgam police.
