Rawalpindi: In Punjab, despite the price of bread being fixed at Rs 16, seven bakers were arrested and booked in Rawalpindi for overcharging, fines were imposed on 68 bakers and four ovens were sealed.
According to Express News, the Punjab government has fixed the price of 100 grams of bread at 16 rupees, while the price of 120 grams of naan has been fixed at 20 rupees. District administrations across Punjab, including Rawalpindi, are active to implement the prices, on the other hand, bakers’ associations have not accepted the reduction in the price of bread, instead of reducing the reasonable prices of petrol, diesel and electricity. It is indicated to sell at the prices.
Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi Hasan Waqar Cheema said that price magistrates are active to ensure the implementation of the prices of bread and bread set by the Punjab government throughout the district. The bakers were found guilty of violating the Punjab government’s charge of more than the fixed price of bread and bread, and were fined Rs 1 lakh 70 thousand.
He said that the arrest of 7 bakers was also carried out and the shops of 4 bakers were sealed, implementation of the fixed prices of bread and bread by the Punjab government will be ensured in any case.