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Multan police have arrested several boat operators for allegedly overcharging flood victims during emergency rescue operations. Reports revealed that some operators were demanding excessive fares from stranded families desperate to reach safety.
District authorities, taking notice of public complaints, launched an immediate crackdown. Officials stated that strict action will be taken against those exploiting vulnerable citizens during the crisis.
Rescue teams and government boats continue to provide free evacuation services across flood-hit areas, while monitoring mechanisms have been intensified to prevent further exploitation.
