Special teams have been formed to catch of beggars and their handlers. PHOTO: EXPRESS
The Child Protection and Welfare Bureau took nine children into protective custody during the past week.
A spokesperson said the children taken into custody included beggars, runaways, missing persons and other vulnerable individuals.
Four FIRs were lodged against elements of the beggar mafia.
Rescue operations were conducted at various locations across the city with support from the Child Helpline 1121, which received calls regarding children in need of protection.
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