Ahmedabad: A joint enforcement drive by the Social Security Department of the Government of Gujarat, Ahmedabad Police’s Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU), and the Urban Community Development (UCD) Department of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation led to action against 13 individuals found begging in key city areas.

The two-day operation, conducted on April 9 and 10, 2026, covered locations including ISKCON Bridge, Palladium Mall, and Pakwan Char Rasta. The individuals were rounded up during the drive, and legal proceedings were initiated.

The drive aims to curb begging and address associated social and law enforcement concerns in prominent public places. DeshGujarat