In a major push to make the city secure and hassle-free, Ludhiana Police and Civil Administration has launched Mission Beggar Free with immediate effect.
Reportedly, police has started an intense verification drive for beggars.
Rakesh Agrawal CP Ludhiana has given instructions to SHOs to complete the verification of beggars in the next 15 days. CP has strictly told them that after 11th November 2020 no beggar should be seen on the city chowks or roads particularly beggars with children.
Police has also request city residents not to give money or food to beggars on the roads. Every small effort will count towards this cause.
As per one estimate, many beggars travel to Ludhiana during winter months to get blankets because Ludhiana citizens are in habit of donating blankets during cold nights and every beggar collects 20-30 blankets in these 2-3 months.
Police has sought the cooperation of all to end this menace.
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CP added that Beggars who are found residing for less than 1 year will be sent to their native places. Beggars with disabilities will be shifted to shelter homes. Child beggars will be sent to child shelter homes. Others who are fit will be asked to earn their living by working somewhere.
Police appealed to people that if they see a beggar on the road, take a picture and sent it to them at Ludhiana Police WhatsApp Number +919115601159.
Team True Scoop imparts best wishes to Ludhiana Police and Civil Administration for embarking on new endeavors.