Indore Beggar Exposed: Owned 2 Houses, Earned Lakhs, Lent Money at Interest
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CNBC Awaaz19-01-2026, 11:40

Indore Beggar Exposed: Owned 2 Houses, Earned Lakhs, Lent Money at Interest

  • Mangilal, a beggar in Indore, was found to own a three-story house in Bhagat Singh Nagar and another large house in Shivnagar.
  • He earned over 1 lakh rupees monthly from begging, rental income, and lending money at interest to Sarafa market traders.
  • Mangilal also owned two auto-rickshaws for rent and a car with a hired driver, earning 10-15 lakh rupees annually with his family.
  • He specifically targeted gold/silver buyers and foreign tourists, exploiting the system while receiving a government house.
  • The case emerged during Indore's beggar-free campaign, shocking authorities and raising questions about systemic issues.

Why It Matters: A beggar in Indore, Mangilal, was revealed to be a wealthy individual with multiple properties and income sources.

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