Acting on the directions of the District Administration Kupwara, the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Handwara, Nazir Ahmad, along with officials from the Revenue Department, Food Department, Municipal Committee, and members of the Traders Federation Handwara, conducted a special market checking drive across the subdivision today. During the inspection, several violations of market regulations and hygiene standards were found. A total fine of approximately ₹15,000 was imposed on erring shopkeepers, while one shop was seized for serious violations. Speaking on the occasion, ADC Handwara Nazir Ahmad said that such inspection drives will continue regularly to ensure compliance with rules and to safeguard public health. He also directed bakery unit owners to install CCTV cameras in their processing units within two days. Meanwhile, the General Secretary of the Traders Federation Handwara, Malik Abdul Rasheed, appreciated the administration’s initiative and appealed to all shopkeepers to maintain proper hygiene and strictly follow regulations. The drive aims to improve sanitation standards and ensure fair trade practices in the market.