JALALABAD (Pajhwok): At least 30 butcher shops have been shut down by the municipality for overpricing in Jalalabad, the capital of eastern Nangarhar province, an official said on Tuesday.
Bakhti Jan Murad, spokesman for Jalalabad Municipality, told Pajhwok Afghan News they had launched a drive to control prices in response to public complaints.
He said most of complaints had been registered against butchers and municipality officials checked and controlled prices in different areas.
He added the municipality had closed shops of 30 butchers for fleecing the people. The price-control campaign is ongoing.
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