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ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP):The district administration has detained more than 30 beggars during a crackdown carried out in Blue Area and other parts of the federal capital, officials said on Wednesday.
The action is part of an ongoing effort to discourage professional begging and address related issues in busy public spaces, said the spokesman of ICT administration here.
According to officials, teams of the district administration conducted checks at major roads, markets, traffic signals, and commercial areas. During the operation, individuals found involved in professional begging were taken into custody and shifted to police lock-ups for further action under the law.
Authorities said Blue Area remained a key focus of the drive due to high public movement and repeated complaints from citizens and traders. Similar actions were also taken in other sectors of the city where begging was reported on a daily basis.
The district administration stated that the crackdown aims to curb organized begging and reduce its presence in public places. Officials said such activities often create problems for pedestrians and motorists, especially at traffic intersections and shopping areas.
The administration appealed to citizens to support the campaign against professional beggars. Residents were urged to identify such individuals and report their presence to the relevant authorities. Officials said public cooperation is necessary to ensure that the drive remains effective and sustainable.
Authorities also asked citizens not to encourage professional begging by giving money at traffic signals or markets. They said discouraging this practice would help reduce the number of people involved in organized begging.
Officials confirmed that action would continue in the coming days and that no area would be excluded from the drive. They said regular monitoring would be carried out to prevent the return of detained individuals to the same locations.
The district administration emphasized that the campaign is being conducted in coordination with law enforcement agencies. Police support was provided during the operation to ensure smooth action and maintain order at public places.
Officials said that individuals found repeatedly involved in professional begging would face legal proceedings as per existing laws. They added that records of detained persons are being maintained to track repeat cases.
The administration reiterated its request to the public to play a role in discouraging begging activities. Citizens were encouraged to inform the authorities about organized groups and to cooperate during ongoing operations.