No steps yet against child begging in Kozhikode

Elders suspected to be behind children seeking alms

With the police yet to initiate action against begging in banned areas, a group of minors, including girls, have made their entry into the city with the alleged support of elders.

The issue remains overlooked despite the rising number of complaints against the practice and concerns over children’s safety.

Though a few local traders recently made an attempt to find out the whereabouts of migrant children from their adult counterparts, they declined to divulge details. Since the police and other government authorities have not come forward to address the issue, more such “nomadic” children are being attracted to the banned practice.