Blue Area Crackdown: 49 Beggars Detained As ICT Admin Seeks Public Support
ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Aug, 2026) Islamabad’s district administration has intensified its campaign against professional begging in the capital, with Assistant Commissioner City Maheen Hassan leading an operation in Blue Area that resulted in the detention of 49 individuals from various traffic signals.
Officials stated that the move is part of ongoing efforts to address organized begging and ensure that support reaches those who genuinely need it.
During the operation, teams conducted checks at several busy intersections in Blue Area. Forty-nine beggars were taken into custody and shifted to police lockups for further legal action. The administration assured that the campaign would continue in different parts of the city to discourage begging at public places, roads, and traffic signals.
According to authorities, professional beggars at major intersections create difficulties for commuters and often exploit public sympathy. They claimed that organized begging networks can also affect the distribution of support intended for deserving individuals and families.
The district administration appealed to citizens to cooperate with the anti-begging campaign. Residents were urged not to encourage begging and instead assist authorities in identifying beggars. Officials emphasized the need for public cooperation to make the campaign effective and ensure welfare assistance reaches the right people.
Citizens were also encouraged to report such cases through the district administration’s control room. The provided helpline number is 051-9108084 for complaints and information regarding beggars operating in public areas. Reports received through the control room would aid authorities in taking timely action and monitoring locations where begging activities are frequently observed.
Officials reiterate that the campaign aims to reduce organized begging while protecting the rights of deserving people who might need social support. The administration pledged continued enforcement measures and public awareness efforts in collaboration with relevant departments.