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\nTo counter the menace of professional begging, the Punjab government has decided to establish special barracks across the province\u2019s jails where beggar mafia chiefs will be imprisoned.
\nThe Punjab Home Department announced the establishment of designated barracks for beggar mafia chiefs in jails across the province.
\nThis initiative follows the instructions of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and represents a significant step in the province\u2019s crackdown on organised begging.
\nAccording to a spokesperson on Sunday, each barrack in the first phase can accommodate between 100 to 200 individuals.
\nThe number of these specialised barracks will be increased as necessary, particularly in larger cities where the issue is more prevalent.
\nIn addition to these logistical changes, the Punjab Home Department is also drafting legislation to impose stricter penalties on leaders of the beggar mafia.
\nThe proposed law will target those involved in the kidnapping and coercion of children, imposing severe penalties on those found guilty. This amendment aims to ensure that those who exploit innocent children and women for professional begging face significant legal consequences.
\nThe spokesperson emphasised that the government is committed to eradicating the beggar mafia from the province. In line with this, an across-the-province crackdown on the beggar mafia is set to commence shortly, targeting those who oppress and exploit vulnerable populations.
\nThis comprehensive approach underscores the Punjab government\u2019s resolve to tackle organised begging and protect the rights and welfare of its citizens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
lahore To counter the menace of professional begging, the Punjab government has decided to establish special barracks across the province\u2019s jails where beggar mafia chiefs will be imprisoned. The Punjab Home Department announced the establishment of designated barracks for beggar mafia chiefs in jails across the province. This initiative follows the instructions of Chief Minister […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":410393,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-410364","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n