-548 women, 1123 kids, 435 girls, 827men shifted to Edhi, Child Centers
-435 professional alm seekers rounded up in 2021
By Uzma Zafar
ISLAMABAD: SSP Operations Islamabad Dr.Syed Mustafa Tanweer has said that ICT Police is committed to eliminate menace of professional begging from Capital. He said that Capital Cops have launched a special crackdown against professional alm seekers and their handlers and nabbed 3412 beggars during ongoing year. SSP Operations told that 548 women, 1123 children, 435 girls and 827 men involved in begging were shifted at Edhi Centers and child centers while cases were registered against 435 professional alm-seekers.
Dr Syed Mustafa Tanveer has said that this social evil would be curbed and those backing the professional beggars would be dealt with an iron hand. He said that strict action would be taken against beggars those found around commercial centers, signals and other business areas.
Specials squads working to curb begging practice and performance of these squads is being reviewed on daily basis. SSP said this campaign against the professional alm-seekers will be made more effective and strict action to be taken against those who force children and women to adopt the ugly business.
