Clampdown on beggars intensified
Published: Feb 28, 2011 23:13 Updated: Feb 28, 2011 23:57
JEDDAH: A massive campaign to clamp down on street beggars in Makkah province netted a large number of beggars across the region. Those arrested included men and women, many of whom have already been deported.
“This recent police campaign is aimed at ensuring security and combating unpleasant social activities. Raids were carried out in various parts of Makkah province in cooperation with the Passport Department, the National Guard and the Saudi Mujahideen department,” said Gen. Ali Al-Ghamdi, head of Jeddah police.
He added that the police have made elaborate plans to rid the region of beggars, a task that has involved secret police who have been on the prowl looking for beggars and the places that they frequent, such as traffic lights, mosques and shopping malls.
“Giving to those who are not eligible for Zakat is unacceptable. This could be viewed as encouragement and assisting their illegal activities. It could also trigger an increase in the number of people overstaying Umrah or Haj visas,” said Gen. Ali Al-Ghamdi.
Meanwhile, eight Chadian and Ethiopian men recently arrested in Jeddah for breaking into shops and homes across the city. “Police officers were able to track down the suspects through fingerprints left at the crime scenes,” said Col. Misfer Al-Juaid, spokesman for Jeddah police.
“An investigation was launched after we received calls from people whose homes and shops were robbed. There were also reports that car windows in several districts had been smashed to rob the contents of the cars,” he added.
The eight men were arrested together at their home, said Col. Al-Juaid, adding that they are currently in jail while investigations continue.
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ZUBAIR KHAN
Mar 1, 2011 11:57
Report abuseM H KAYANI
Mar 2, 2011 03:19
Report abuseit is not an easy task, it require proper based organise services. for sure Islam has that caring element built in the society only if it cares to follow it.
Over staying people should be dealt through legal process of the country. again proper legislations required for that too.
HORST
Mar 2, 2011 11:50
Report abuseSTRANGER 4 KSA
Mar 2, 2011 22:46
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