In a bid to curb the rising trend of professional begging in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, authorities have implemented robust measures resulting in legal actions against 67 beggars and throughout December 2023, about 42 cases were registered, signalling a determined effort to address the issue.
This move aimed not only to decrease the prevalence of begging but also to encourage alternative means of earning a livelihood. The Islamabad Deputy Commissioner’s office revealed that after a thorough investigation process, legal proceedings were initiated against 67 individuals involved in professional begging.
