Lok Sabha Question No. 1443 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: Beggars/Drug Addicts
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAVINDRA VISHWANATH GAIKWAD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†1443

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH JULY, 2016/SHRAVANA 4, 1938 (SAKA)

BEGGARS/DRUG ADDICTS

†1443. PROF. RAVINDRA VISHWANATH GAIKWAD:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  beggars/drug  addicts  are found in large numbers in the NCT of Delhi;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  such  persons  are  found involved in the cases of theft/robbery/street fightings, besides harassing devotees at temples and littering around, if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the Government has taken cognizance of such cases; and

(e) if so, the details thereof along with the action proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a)  to  (e):    Directorate  of  Prohibition,  Department  of  Women  &  Child Development, GNCT of Delhi has reported that no such survey in this regard has been conducted by them.  Delhi Police has also reported that they do not collate data regarding beggars and drug addicts found in the ….2/

## L.S.US.Q.NO.1443 FOR 26.07.2016

NCT of Delhi. However, the details of cases reported to Delhi Police in which beggars/drug addicts were found involved during the year 2014, 2015 and 2016 (upto 30.06.16) are as under: -

| Head                 | 2014            | 2014            | 2015          | 2015            | 2016 (upto 30.06.2016)   | 2016 (upto 30.06.2016)   |
|----------------------|-----------------|-----------------|---------------|-----------------|--------------------------|--------------------------|
|                      | Case registered | Person arrested | Case reported | Person arrested | Case reported            | Person arrested          |
| Murder               | --              | --              | --            | --              | 01                       | 01                       |
| Robbery              | 02              | 02              | 01            | 01              | 01                       | 01                       |
| Snatching            | 02              | 02              | 01            | 02              | --                       | --                       |
| Kidnapping           | 02              | 02              | 02            | 02              | --                       | --                       |
| Molestation of Women | 01              | 01              | --            | --              | --                       | --                       |
| Burglary             | 02              | 02              | --            | --              | --                       | --                       |
| Other Theft          | 17              | 18              | 10            | 10              | 06                       | 06                       |

Steps  taken  by  Delhi  Police  to  control  and  prevent  the  crime  of  drug addiction & drug peddling etc. are as under:-

1. Effective surveillance is maintained over the activities of criminals involved in drug trafficking.

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## L.S.US.Q.NO.1443 FOR 26.07.2016

2. Public  cooperation  is  elicited  through  Eyes  &  Ears  Scheme  to gather information about such activities and persons suspected to be involved in drug trafficking/ addiction/ consumption.
3. Integrated  Police  checking  consisting  of  local  Police,  PCR  and Traffic Police is done to check the movement of such people.
4. Beat  and  Division  Officers  in  the  field  have  been  sensitized  and briefed to keep a sharp vigil in the area.
5. Stringent legal action under appropriate sections of law is taken against persons found involved in drug trafficking.

A  component  of  Delhi  Police  force  has  been  attached  to  the  Social Welfare Department, GNCT of Delhi for providing adequate assistance for  launching  anti-begging  operations.    The  Delhi  Police  have  also appointed Nodal Officers (ACsP) in all Districts for maintaining liaison with the Social Welfare Department in this regard.

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