51 Vendors Detained During Sunday Bazaar Inspections in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD – The federal capital’s Sunday bazaars saw heavy footfall this weekend, while the district administration conducted strict inspections to ensure the availability of affordable and quality goods for citizens.

Additional Deputy Commissioner General and all Assistant Commissioners visited various Sunday markets across the city. During the inspections, 51 vendors were detained for violating government price regulations or failing to display the official rate list.

ADCG Sahibzada Yusuf inspected the H-9 Sunday Bazaar, reviewing parking arrangements, price control measures, and cleanliness. He also spoke with citizens to gather feedback.

Key actions taken across different markets:

• G-10 Bazaar: 10 vendors arrested for not displaying the price list

• Sabzi Mandi: 5 vendors detained; encroachments removed

• G-6 Bazaar: 3 vendors arrested for violating cashless transaction rules

• Plastic Bags: 4 individuals detained for using plastic bags

• Encroachments: 1 person arrested for encroaching public space

• I-10 Markaz: 2 vendors detained for price list violations

• Ghauri Town: 3 vendors arrested for failing to display the price list

• G-10 (overall): Total of 14 individuals detained

• Pakistan Town: 7 vendors arrested for not displaying price lists

• Tarlai Model Bazaar: 3 vendors detained by the Assistant Commissioner

Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Irfan Memon reiterated the administration’s zero-tolerance policy on violations of official price lists. He said that all actions were carried out immediately and without discrimination to ensure consumer protection.

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The district administration affirmed that such inspections will continue to maintain transparency and fairness in pricing across Islamabad.