Karnataka govt aims for 'beggar-free' Bengaluru by 2027, focusing on reintegration over removal

The Karnataka government plans an intensive drive to make Bengaluru beggar-free by 2027. The article notes that begging is often linked to organized systems that exploit vulnerable people, sometimes involving interstate trafficking syndicates. The focus must be on child protection, tracing families, and providing sustained support for long-term reintegration, rather than just rescue operations.