Lahore, April 04, 2023 (PPI-OT):The Chief Secretary Punjab on Monday directed the authorities to start a campaign against the beggary, saying that it is necessary to discourage professional beggars. He issued these instructions while presiding over a meeting at the Civil Secretariat to review measures to prevent the beggary. The Secretary Social Welfare, Commissioner Lahore Division, CCPO Lahore and officers concerned attended the meeting.

The Chief Secretary said that beggary is a social evil and it is the collective responsibility of all to eliminate this bane from society. He said that organized groups are involved in forcing women and children to beg for them. The Chief Secretary ordered the commissioner Lahore to launch a crackdown against professional beggars and set up special squads in this regard.

The Chief Secretary said that the beggar children should be handed over to the Child Protection Bureau. He also issued instructions to the police regarding providing support to the district administration for the prevention of beggary. The Secretary Social Welfare briefed the meeting that a welfare home is working for the rehabilitation of beggars.

For more information, contact:
Directorate General Public Relations,
Government of the Punjab
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-9201390-86
Website: www.punjab.gov.pk