Indore authorities plan to file FIRs against people giving alms to beggars starting January 1, 2025. An existing order prohibits begging, and an awareness campaign will run until December. Officials aim to rehabilitate beggars and dismantle exploitative gangs, aligning with a national project to make Indore beggar-free.
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