Bhakkar raid foils flour hoarding bid

The Food Department Bhakkar carried out a major operation against hoarders, recovering a large quantity of flour from a secret warehouse during a raid conducted on a tip-off.

District Food Controller Adil Abbas Dagra led the operation in the low-lying area of Mouza Kachi Shahani, where officials seized approximately 30,000 kilograms of flour with an estimated market value of Rs2.8 million.

During the operation, the secret warehouse used for storing the flour was sealed, and departmental as well as legal action has been initiated against the individuals involved.

Speaking to journalist Rana Amir Aslam, District Food Controller Adil Abbas Dagra said the department had received information that a large quantity of flour had been illegally hoarded in the low-lying area of Mouza Kachi Shahani.

Acting promptly on the tip-off, the Food Department team conducted a raid and recovered the flour from the site.

He said the hoarded flour was allegedly meant to be supplied to other cities and sold at higher prices, but the timely action of the department thwarted the attempt.

The official added that hoarding and profiteering would not be tolerated under any circumstances and strict legal action would be taken against those involved in such activities.