Deputy Commissioner Peshawar has urged traders and shopkeepers to follow the official guidelines.

In a statement, he appealed the general public to restrict their movement and to extend cooperation in the prevention of the spread of coronavirus.

Meanwhile, district administration Peshawar has arrested 41 people on the charge of over profiteering and violation of lockdown in the city.

In a statement it said on the directives of the Deputy Commissioner, the Additional Assistant Commissioner, Kashif Jan inspected bazaars in Hashtnagri, Sethi Town, Pahari Pura and other localities.

He also imposed cash penalties on eight drivers on Kohat Road for overcharging the commuters.

NNR/Khokhar