Srinagar Police Take Action Against Chicken Seller for Overcharging and Using Tampered Weighing Scales
Srinagar, Feb 01: In a decisive action against unfair trade practices, Srinagar Police have arrested a chicken seller in Nowhatta Chowk for allegedly overcharging customers and using inaccurate weighing machines.
According to officials, the police took cognizance of the matter after receiving a written complaint from a customer. Following an initial verification, the allegations were found to be true, leading to the registration of FIR No. 06/2025 at Police Station Nowhatta under relevant legal provisions.
The accused, identified as Aijaz Ahmad Hakeem, son of Gh. Ahmad Hakeem, a resident of Nowhatta, was taken into custody, and all weighing machines in his possession were seized.
Srinagar Police have urged the public to report any similar incidents to ensure fair trade practices in the city.
