INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
KATHMANDU: Police on Saturday raided Dallu-based Mahankal Manjushree Traders operated by Mintu Tamang and arrested eight persons with 78,000
face masks, for black-marketing of essential preventive products after the coronavirus scare sparked panic buying.
Tamang, 30, of Kavre is
among the persons taken into police custody
Metropolitan Police Office said they were selling a mask at Rs 31 — five times higher than the market price
Officials said those arrested would face charges of black-marketing.
MPO has issued directives to all its units in Kathmandu valley to
initiate stern action against those involved in overcharging on face masks.
MPO said it had also taken steps to ensure smooth supply of
masks at normal price in the market besides conducting raids at pharmacies and warehouses in the city.
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