The Health Department in Karnataka has asked the citizens in the state to dial the 104 Arogya Sahayavani helpline to report any instance of traders hiking the price of masks due to the spread of the COVID19 virus.
Sleuths from the enforcement wing of the commercial tax department launched a crackdown on nearly 35 medical stores in Belagavi on Thursday, amid reports that they are selling masks at exorbitant prices, reports the Deccan Herald.
A mask worth Rs 20 is sold for Rs 200 without a bill or GST. The 35 shops were fined Rs 20,000 for unethical practices,” said K Raman, joint commissioner, commercial tax department (Northern Range), the story added.
This deserves a round of applause. These same thieves will begin their day of “profit” by first performing the daily rituals to their Gods in their shops before starting business. Then they’ll go to their respective places of worship guilt free without any fear of God whatsoever. They’re condemning not only themselves but their families with that money as well.
Stay blessed and God fearing people ?
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