As many as 23 professional beggars were apprehended during crackdown of the district administration in different areas of the federal capital on Wednesday. According to ICT spokesman, the administration was committed to curb the menace of begging across the Capital city. He said that under the supervision of Assistant Commissioner (Rural) operations against begging rings were conducted in the jurisdictions of Lohibher, Sihala, Koral, and Humak police stations. The crackdowns led to arrest of 23 professional beggars. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Islamabad, Irfan Nawaz Memon urged the citizens to discourage professional beggars.

He emphasized that such activities could create an undesirable environment and could often be linked to organized groups. The administration has taken this step to not only clear public spaces but also to ensure that vulnerable people, who may be exploited through begging networks, were not harmed. Irfan Memon called on the public to avoid giving money to individuals begging in public places, as it could inadvertently support these networks. Instead, he encouraged people to support recognized charitable organizations that work to address poverty and provide assistance to those in need. The district administration has also requested the cooperation of citizens in reporting professional beggars.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan