From Begging to Big Bucks: Beggar Found with ₹75,000, Earns ₹6,000 a Day

Indore(The Uttam Hindu): A woman beggar, found near Shani Mandir, was in possession of ₹74,768 during a rescue operation by the Women and Child Development Department in Indore. When questioned, she said she had collected the amount within 10-12 days, meaning she earned over ₹6,000 daily from begging.

The operation, headed by Dinesh Mishra, focused on places like Bada Ganpati and Rajwada. However, during the raid, the woman was found begging on the street near Shani Temple. A search also revealed a mix of denominations, including ₹100, ₹50, ₹20, ₹10, ₹200, and ₹500. In all, the woman had 423 notes of ₹100 denomination and 174 notes of ₹50 denomination and smaller denominations amounting to ₹74,768.

She reportedly begged around Shani Temple, Jain Temple, and nearby areas. She has been rescued and sent to Sevadham Ashram in Ujjain for further care and questioning. As a part of a comprehensive campaign being undertaken by Collector Asheesh Singh, the Women and Child Development Department is going all out on a mission to root out begging from across the city. Further investigations are underway, with an emphasis on the background of the woman and organized begging networks.