Magistrate Secretariat’s Clampdown on Illegal Fishing, Price Rises

News Desk

Islamabad: Under the instructions of the Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon, a major crackdown on illegal activities was carried out, targeting illegal fishing points, unauthorised motorised boats and illegal swimming areas.

The Islamabad Magistrate Secretariat raided several illegal fishing spots and arrested nine people for illegal fishing, besides inspecting petrol pumps to address public grievances.

The arrested individuals were transferred to the police station for further legal action.

The Magistrate also took action against price hikes, and ensured the display of government-set rates and notified rate lists in various areas.

The Magistrate Secretariat also inspected petrol pumps to ensure that they are in compliance with government regulations. It took action against several petrol pumps for inaccurate measures, price hikes, and for violating government-set rates and notified rate lists.

The Magistrate has warned that the operation against illegal activities will continue on a daily basis.

It has urged the citizens to report any illegal activities to the ICT authorities so that prompt action can be taken.