Beggars and Begging Scam in India
Despite India’s rapid economic growth in recent years, poverty and begging are still among the biggest issues in India. It’s estimated that there are around 500,000 beggars in India — half a million people! And, this is despite the fact that begging is a crime in most states in India. In addition, many children are abducted in India and forced into begging. The statistics are alarming. According to the Indian National Human Rights Commission, up to 40,000 children are abducted every year. The whereabouts of more than 10,000 of them remain unknown. What’s more, it’s estimated that 300,000 children across India are drugged, beaten and made to beg every day. It’s a multi-million-dollar industry that’s controlled by human trafficking cartels.
Source: https://www.tripsavvy.com/india-beggars-and-begging-scams-1539144
