{"id":463374,"date":"2025-02-24T08:32:05","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T03:32:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=463374"},"modified":"2025-02-24T08:32:05","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T03:32:05","slug":"three-cattle-market-contractors-held-for-extortion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/three-cattle-market-contractors-held-for-extortion\/","title":{"rendered":"Three cattle market contractors held for extortion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> MULTAN<br \/>\nThe district administration launched a crackdown at the model cattle market in Jaswant Nagar and arrested three contractors involved in extortion and illegal collection of fees. On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ali Bukhari, Assistant Commissioner (AC) City Abdul Sami Sheikh raided the cattle market.<br \/>\nDuring the operation, three contractors involved in extortion and illegal collection of fees were arrested. Multiple unauthorized fee counters at the market\u2019s entry gate were also sealed. The crackdown was conducted in collaboration with Coordinator to the Chief Minister Punjab Complaint Cell, Umar Farooq Bhatti, and local police officials.<br \/>\nThe authorities also demolished illegal commission camps and extortion points that had been set up on the market premises.<br \/>\nAC City Abdul Sami Sheikh revealed that several complaints had been received regarding the collection of double fees for bringing livestock into the market.<br \/>\nHe emphasized that only the official government fees would be applicable and directed the contractors to ensure proper facilities for traders and buyers in exchange for the fees. Commissioner Aamir Karim Khan had earlier assigned the task of addressing complaints related to extortion and corruption.<br \/>\nIn response, the AC City assured that government fee banners and charts would be prominently displayed across the cattle market to ensure transparency.<br \/>\n\u201cWe will ensure that all livestock trading takes place strictly within the designated market boundaries,\u201d said AC City Abdul Sami Sheikh. \u201cThe contractors have been warned to adhere to official regulations and provide necessary services accordingly,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MULTAN The district administration launched a crackdown at the model cattle market in Jaswant Nagar and arrested three contractors involved in extortion and illegal collection of fees. On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ali Bukhari, Assistant Commissioner (AC) City Abdul Sami Sheikh raided the cattle market. 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