KHYBER: Two shopkeepers of beef sellers were put behind the bars for charging additional price in Landi Kotal bazaar on Monday. On eve of Ramadan, the Assistant Commissioner (AC), Landi Kotal, Irshad Mohmand flanked by Tehsil Chairman Haji Shah Khalid, Tehsildar Temoor Afridi and Additional Station House Officer Azmat Wali paid a surprised visit of the bazaar and check official price list of various edibles. During examination two butchers who were selling beef at extra-price were caught and sent to lock up in violation of the official price list. Speaking on the occasion AC Irshad Mohmand said that providing relief to laymen in the holy month was their priority and no one would be allowed to charge additional price for food items. Official list of edibles had been publicized and those found guilty of violating it would be granted punishment of imprisonment and fine, he remarked. He vowed that all efforts would be made to ensure supply of necessary daily food items to the believers in the month of Ramadan. It is to be mentioned here that the local administration has set up a desk where one can lodge complaints against price hike and hoarders. Our Correspondent
