Rawalpindi police conducted special crackdown against professional beggars to stop increasing trend of begging, here on Tuesday. During operation, police have arrested 25 beggars from different areas over the past two days. The detained individuals include both men and women of various ages. According to police spokesman, many of them were not only begging but were also involved in criminal activities such as theft and drug dealing.

Special police teams have been set up to focus on beggars who cause problems for the public specially those who block roads and block traffic at busy intersections. The campaign is part of the Punjab Chief Minister’s plan to clean up the roads, bazzars, and shopping malls from professional beggars and improve public safety. Police spokesman said the crackdown will continue to stop the growing number of professional beggars in the city.

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has released a report regarding damages during monsoon rains across Pakistan from June 26 to July 14. According to NDMA report, at least 111 people were killed and 212 were injured in rain-related incidents across Pakistan from June 26 to July 14. The data, compiled over the past two weeks, mentioned the severe toll of the monsoon season, with flash flooding identified as the primary cause of the fatalities.

In the last 24 hours alone, six more lives were lost, underscoring the ongoing danger posed by the weather system. The NDMA emphasized that flash flooding has been the leading cause of the high death toll, with structural collapses and other rain-induced hazards exacerbating the crisis. Widespread heavy rainfall lashed various cities across Pakistan, significantly improving the weather conditions and breaking the spell of intense heat.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)