92 housing societies declared illegal.

TAXILA -- The district administration has declared 92 housing societies operating in different areas of Attock, Hassanabdal, Jand, Pindigheb, Hazro and Fatehjang illegal.

According to the list, the highest number of housing societies operating illegally are located in Fatehjang while some famous societies launched by various government departments in the district have also been termed illegal. Six housing societies launched in Attock tehsil, five in Hazro, 23 in Hassanabdal, four in Pindigheb, two in Jand and 52 in Fatehjang were declared illegal.

Operators of these societies allegedly deprived innocent people of their hard-earned money through attractive slogans and tall claims.

Official data reveals that housing societies launched by famous developers as well as various government organisations for their employees including Civilian Employers Cooperative Housing Scheme, New City Housing Scheme No 2, Multi Orchard Housing Scheme, Kohistan Enclave, Wah Model Town Housing Scheme, Faisal Town Housing Scheme and so on are also in the list.

Fatehjang has become the main hub of illegal housing societies and people should take...