From Jan 1, FIR to be lodged against people giving alms to beggars in Indore

In a bid to make Indore in Madhya Pradesh free of beggars, the district authorities on Monday said the administration will start registering FIRs from January 1, 2025 against those who give alms.

The administration has already issued an order banning begging in Indore, district



collector Ashish Singh told reporters.

“Our awareness campaign against begging will go on in the city till the end of this month (December). If any person is found giving alms from January 1, a First Information Report (FIR) will also be registered against him/her,” he said.