Islamabad Police form special squad to tackle beggars
As many as 71 professional alm-seekers and their handlers were arrested and booked during four days
As many as 71 professional alm-seekers and their handlers were arrested and booked during four days. PHOTO: FILE
ISLAMABAD:
The Islamabad Police have formed a special squad to tackle beggars in the capital. Separately, as many as 71 professional alm-seekers and their handlers were arrested and booked during the last four days. According to a police spokesperson, the crackdown was launched following directives from SSP-Operations Sajid Kiani. Vowing that those backing professional beggars would be dealt with an iron hand, Kiani has directed to shift child beggars.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 9th, 2017.
The Islamabad Police have formed a special squad to tackle beggars in the capital. Separately, as many as 71 professional alm-seekers and their handlers were arrested and booked during the last four days. According to a police spokesperson, the crackdown was launched following directives from SSP-Operations Sajid Kiani. Vowing that those backing professional beggars would be dealt with an iron hand, Kiani has directed to shift child beggars.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 9th, 2017.