LAHORE: The Punjab Cabinet approved amendments to the province’s anti-begging law, making it a non-bailable offense in the province, here on Tuesday.
As per the details, the Punjab Cabinet Standing Committee on Legislation and Privatization has approved the amendments in the Vagrancy Ordinance 1958.
According to the recommendations of the Standing Committee on Legislation and Privatization of the Punjab Cabinet, begging has been declared a non-bailable offence.
The beggar mafia faces a maximum imprisonment of 8 years and a fine of up to Rs 500,000.
In this regard, recommendations for amendments in the Vagrant Ordinance have been sent to the Punjab Cabinet for approval.
Under the recommendations, the leader of a beggar gang can be jailed for a minimum of three years and a maximum of eight years.
Meanwhile, two more years in jail will be added for unpaid fines.
According to the new provisions, repeat offenders will face actual punishment and fines.
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