A joint team of various enforcement agencies booked seven erring traders during a massive market checking launched on the eve of forthcoming holy month of Ramadan.

A team of officers led by AD FCS&CA along with District Officer Food Safety Department, Assistant Controller Legal Metrology, TSO Kathua and others inspected various establishments to check the quality of food items being sold in the city.

The team inspected 43 establishments including milk and milk product shops, food dhabas, meat and chicken shops and booked 17 traders for different types of violations.

A fine of Rs 9200 was also realised from the defaulters.

Meanwhile, the District Food Safety Officer collected 7 samples from various establishments for verification/analysis.