Legal metrology officials raid gold jewellery store in Agartala
Reportedly detected some irregularities and likely to take follow up action
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AGARTALA, July 04, 2024: The officials of the Tripura Legal Metrology Department conducted a surprise raid at a gold jewelry shop in Agartala city Thursday to check the accuracy of the weighing machines. Reports said the officials found some irregularities and are likely to take follow-up action.
However, no items were seized from the store, which has recently opened. The owner of the store is a Kolkata-based group involved in the jewellery business.
One of the officials who conducted the raid stated that their actions are in line with their mandate to protect consumers from being deceived. He also mentioned that they have taken legal action in the past when faults were found.
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