Police action: 40 beggars held

Mischievous elements wander the city in the guise of beggars


Our Correspondent June 29, 2016

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Police arrested 40 professional beggars and impounded 166 bikes, on Wednesday. A police spokesperson said that the Islamabad Police had started efforts to combat begging and take prompt legal action against professional alms-seekers.  The police official further added that mischievous elements wander the city in the guise of beggars.

Published in The Express Tribune, June 30th, 2016.

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