Indore Beggar Shocks Officials: Owns 3 Houses, 3 Rickshaws, Car, Lends Money

• A leprosy-afflicted beggar in Indore was found to own three houses, three auto-rickshaws, and a chauffeur-driven car during an anti-beggary drive.
• Officials discovered the 50-year-old man also lends money in the bullion market, earning significant daily interest.
• He reportedly earns Rs 1,000-1,200 daily from interest and Rs 400-500 from alms, totaling at least Rs 1,700 per day.
• An NGO claims he was a mason who turned to begging due to leprosy-induced disability and social discrimination, not solely from begging.
• Indore administration, aiming for a "beggar-free city," is verifying facts before taking legal action against the man.

Why It Matters: A beggar in Indore, despite his condition, amassed significant wealth, sparking debate on his source of income.