ISLAMABAD, Oct 05 (APP):As part of the ongoing anti-begging campaign, the City Assistant Commissioner Maheen Hassan on Monday conducted operations against professional beggars and shifted 12 individuals to the lockup. The action was taken to curb organized begging and maintain public order in the federal capital. According to the district administration, the operation was carried out under the anti-begging drive being implemented across different areas of the city. During the …
ICT admin arrests 12 professional beggars in anti-begging campaign
ISLAMABAD, Oct 05 (APP):As part of the ongoing anti-begging campaign, the City Assistant Commissioner Maheen Hassan on Monday conducted operations against professional beggars and shifted 12 individuals to the lockup.
The action was taken to curb organized begging and maintain public order in the federal capital.
According to the district administration, the operation was carried out under the anti-begging drive being implemented across different areas of the city. During the crackdown, 12 professional beggars were identified and taken into custody before being transferred to the lockup for legal proceedings.
Officials said the campaign is aimed at discouraging professional begging and addressing complaints from residents regarding the growing presence of beggars in public places. The administration is continuing inspections and enforcement actions in various parts of the city as part of the ongoing effort.
The City Assistant Commissioner urged citizens to support the administration in its campaign to make the city free from professional beggars. Residents were requested not to encourage begging and to cooperate with authorities by reporting such activities whenever they are observed.
The district administration reiterated that anti-begging operations will continue and that action will be taken against individuals involved in professional begging in accordance with the law.
Authorities said public cooperation remains important for the success of the campaign and for maintaining order in public spaces across the city.
