Indian City's Anti-Begging Campaign Uncovers Millionaire Beggar with Multiple Properties

Indore. During a campaign to make Indore a beggar-free city, a fact has emerged that has surprised everyone. A 50-year-old man named Mangilal, who had been begging in the Sarafa market for years, has been revealed to be the owner of crores (tens of millions) rather than being poor or helpless.

Mangilal, who lost fingers due to leprosy and could not move his legs, used to beg while sitting on a small wooden cart with wheels. Many people would give him money out of pity upon seeing his miserable condition. 

However, when local authorities rescued and questioned him, they discovered he owned three houses, two auto-rickshaws, and even a luxury car. Surprisingly, he also employs a driver on a monthly salary of 12 thousand Indian Rupees to drive his car.

During the investigation, it was also discovered that Mangilal earned thousands of rupees daily and invested this money as interest to shopkeepers in the Sarafa market. He owns three residences: a three-story house, another house, and a flat obtained through government welfare schemes. 

It has been understood that other members of his family are also involved in begging, and this is all a source of planned investment for them.

In Indore, where begging is legally a crime, Mangilal defended himself by claiming that he never asked anyone for money; rather, people themselves would drop money into his pocket or onto his wooden cart. 

Authorities are currently conducting further investigation into his bank accounts and other investments.