Begging or Business? Indore's Mangilal, Indra Bai Exposed for Crores in Assets

• Mangilal Chauhan, 60, rescued in Indore's 'Beggar Removal Campaign', claims to be a moneylender, not a beggar.
• Authorities state Mangilal owns three houses, three auto-rickshaws, and a car, despite his claims of hard work.
• Indra Bai, rescued earlier, earned 2.5 lakh rupees in 6 weeks, owning a 2-story house, agricultural land, and a smartphone.
• Shakuntala Bai was found with 75,000 rupees cash after one week of begging outside a Shani temple.
• The 'Beggar Removal Campaign' reveals begging has become a lucrative business, not just an activity for the poor.

Why It Matters: Begging in Indore has transformed into a high-revenue business, with individuals accumulating significant assets.