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ISLAMABAD, Nov 25 (APP):The Assistant Commissioner (AC) City conducted a targeted operation in Blue Area and Sector F-7, transferring 21 professional beggars to Kohsar Police Station within a single day after acting on citizen complaints.
The district administration intensified its campaign against organised begging in Islamabad after receiving multiple public complaints about growing activity at busy commercial spots. Following these reports, AC City teams carried out a coordinated operation in Blue Area and Sector F-7, two high-traffic zones where beggars are frequently seen approaching pedestrians and motorists.
During the operation, 21 individuals identified as professional beggars were taken into custody and shifted to Kohsar Police Station for further action. Officials said the drive aims to discourage organised groups that operate in commercial areas, often exploiting children and vulnerable persons for income.
According to the AC City office, the campaign is part of an ongoing initiative to reduce begging in the federal capital and ensure that commercial districts remain safe and accessible. Officials added that professional beggars often move across different sectors during the day, making public reporting essential for timely action.
Teams patrolled key locations and conducted checks based on complaints submitted through helplines and social media channels. The administration said such operations will continue on a daily basis, and strict action will be taken against those involved in organised begging networks.
Authorities urged citizens to cooperate by refraining from giving money on the streets, as financial support encourages more groups to operate in busy areas. Instead, residents were advised to notify the administration if they see individuals frequently begging at the same location.
The AC City office said the goal is to make Islamabad a city free from organised begging. Officials said the administration is working with police and social welfare departments to ensure that individuals taken into custody are processed under relevant laws and, where needed, connected with welfare services.
The city administration also stressed that many organised groups operate under handlers who move beggars across different markets. Operations will continue in Blue Area, F-7, and other sectors where similar complaints have been received.