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RAWALPINDI, Jul 18 (APP):The Rawalpindi Police have launched a crackdown against professional beggars across the city and detained 50 accused during the last five days.
The crackdown was launched on the instructions of City Police Officer Syed Khalid Hamdani to eliminate the menace of beggary from the city, a police spokesman said on Friday.
He said special squads had been formed to take action against professional beggars. Most of them were also involved in theft, drug trafficking and other crimes, he added.
The spokesman said strict surveillance was being maintained to prevent begging on busy roads and highways.