Punjab Government recently made amendments to the province’s anti-egging law. Furthermore, the government has declared begging to be an non-bailable offence.
The Punjab Government has declared begging to an non-bailable offence. Meanwhile, the offence will carry 8 years imprisonment and a Rs. 500,000 fine. News came by with the approval of Punjab’s Cabinet Standing Committee on legislation, and Privatization. The committee amended the Vagrancy Ordinance 1958.
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Meanwhile, the proposal still stands for approval from the Punjab cabinet. Furthermore, under the recommendation, the leader of the begging gang will face a minimum 3 years imprisonment. Meanwhile, failure to pay fine may result in extension in jail time.
