FAISALABAD: Twenty-seven habitual beggars were caught from different parts of Faisalabad during the past 12 hours and shifted to Panahgah [shelter home].
A spokesman for the local administration said on Friday that during a vigorous campaign, the anti-beggary squad rounded up 15 male and 12 female beggars from different parts of Faisalabad city.
These beggars were shifted them to shelter home (Panahgah) of General Bus Stand where they would be provided residential and food facilities in addition to their counseling, he added.