Asif Iqbal Naik
KISHTWAR
On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Ghulam Nabi Balwan, Tehsildar Kishtwar Irshad Ahmed Butt along with officials of Municipal Committee Kishtwar, CA&PD and police Friday carried out surprise market checking in Kishtwar town and its adjoining areas amid complaints that many shopkeepers are charging extra money from the customers and also selling unhealthy food items and vegetables.
During the course of several hours long market checking, team headed by Tehsildar Kishtwar realised a fine of Rs 13200 from the violators and issued warning to businessmen not to sell unhygienic food items, besides he directed them to charge genuine rates from the people at the time when holly festival of Eid-ul-Azha is approaching in next few days.
Meanwhile, district administration Kishtwar fixed various venues in the Kishtwar town and its vicinity for the sale of animals (Sheep and goats) for Qurbani purpose.
The step was taken to safeguard the rights of the buyers as many flesh merchants are selling their animals at higher rates beside veterinary doctors were asked to keep close eye on the sale of animals and check that disease free animals will be sold in the market.
Administration through officials of Municipal Committee Kishtwar also made announcements in this regard aware the people about its decision.
