QUETTA: The district administration, under the supervision of special magistrates, carried out extensive inspections and enforcement actions across multiple sub-divisions, including City, Sariab, and Saddar, targeting price control violations, the use of banned plastic bags, encroachments, and illegal mini petrol pumps.
In this regard, a total of 82 shops and markets were inspected during the recent operations. So far, the district administration arrested 20 individuals, and eight were sent to jail on various violations.
Furthermore, nine illegal mini petrol pumps and four shops were sealed for non-compliance with safety and legal standards. The teams also confiscated 35 kilograms of plastic bags and imposed fines amounting to Rs45,000.
In Sub-Division Sariab, Special Magistrate Izzatullah led actions focusing on price control and the use of banned plastic bags at bakeries and tandoors, in addition to sealing illegal mini petrol pumps operating without authorization.
Moreover, Magistrate Dr. Imran Zaib supervised operations against unlicensed mini petrol pumps and price profiteering in local markets. The team ensured strict implementation of government-notified price lists and compliance with safety regulations.
Similarly, in Sub-Division Saddar, Special Magistrate Haseeb Sardar took action against traders and shopkeepers violating official price controls, operating illegal petrol sales points, and using prohibited plastic shopping bags.
On the contrary, the magistrate system is also restored in Balochistan after a very long battle in the civilian power structure.
Meanwhile, in Sub-Division Kuchlak, Assistant Commissioner Ahsamuddin Kakar led operations targeting illegal fuel selling points, overpricing, and the use of banned plastic bags.
The district administration confirmed its commitment to maintaining price stability, public safety, and environmental protection across all sub-divisions.
