Centers of 20 BISP retailers sealed for illegal deductions in Mardan

Centers of more than 20 retailers of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) have been sealed in Mardan for illegal deductions from women, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Saturday. 

During a grand operation against such fraudulent elements, devices have been seized and taken into custody and several retailers were arrested while Rs136,000 have also been recovered.

Operation jointly conducted by district administration and DG BISP Romana Gul Kakar on the instructions of BISP Chairperson Robina Khalid.

According to DG BISE Romana Gul Kakar, she has been specially sent from Islamabad for action.

When investigated, franchise retailers and handlers found involved in illegal deductions in Benazir Income Support Programme.

She announced that zero tolerance policy against corruption being followed.

These are retailers of Bank of Punjab and the bank will also be fined.

Deserving women should not give money to anyone, file a complaint immediately, DG BISP appealed to women.

Reporter: Manzoor Hussain