PESHAWAR: Following instructions issued by the Commissioner Peshawar Division, Riaz Khan Mehsud, the officials of the Social Welfare Department have arrested 27 professional beggars including women, children and transgender from the Saddar area of the district.
According to the Social Welfare Department on Friday, the arrested beggars were shifted to be taught various skills in Darul Kifala to make them a useful part of society.
The action was taken after traders from the Saddar area filed an application with the office of Commissioner Peshawar regarding the presence of a large number of beggars in business markets that was also causing difficulties for the customers.
Taking prompt action on the application, Commissioner Peshawar issued a directive to the District Officer Social Welfare Officer, Younas Afridi for taking action against the beggars and presenting a report in this regard to his office at the earliest.
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