Begging at public, religious places banned in Srinagar: J&K govt
The Jammu and Kashmir government has banned begging at public and religious places in Srinagar and directed the police to arrest the offenders. The order, issued by Deputy Commissioner of Srinagar, Syed Abid Rasheed Shah yesterday, said: "Begging, being an offense under the Act (J&K Prevention of Beggary Act, I960), it is imperative that strict necessary action under law be initiated against the offenders."
Recent increase in beggars has created public nuisance: Shah
The order said Srinagar being the summer capital of J&K holds a great importance in the socio-economic landscape of the state and so it is contingent upon the administration to take all measures necessary to make the district more citizen-friendly and to prevent public nuisance at all costs. Shah said that the recent proliferation of beggars on the streets is creating a public nuisance.
Deputy commissioner asks for daily report of arrests
The order stated any person found begging in a public or religious place, whether or not under any pretense shall be immediately arrested under the aforementioned act. The rule applies to those exposing any injury or deformity for the purpose of soliciting alms. Shah has directed senior superintendents of police, Srinagar, and Budgam, to report the number of such arrests on a daily basis.
