ISLAMABAD: Islamabad capital police have started a massive crackdown against professional beggars and their handlers in the city to curb the menace.
Police spokesperson said on Friday that Islamabad Capital City Police Officer Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan has ordered the all zonal DPOs to take strict action against professional beggars and handlers in their respective regions.
He reiterated that the parents who send their children with these professional criminals will also face action according to the law.
The spokesperson said that criminals in the guise of beggars were found involved in different criminal activities.
17 Beggars arrested
He added that during the ongoing crackdown, police teams of Kohsar police station arrested seventeen professional baggers and registered cases against them.
Police have urged people to discourage these professional beggars and give their charity to the needy persons. They have been also appealed to inform police about any suspicious activity through Pucar-15 and assist police to eradicate this menace from the city.
