Security tightened to get rid of ‘begging for alms’ phenomenon
Families to be deported if mother or father is caught begging
KUWAIT CITY, May 28: Security around the country has been tightened to get rid of the ‘begging for alms’ phenomenon since more and more people take to begging especially during the holy month of Ramadan, reports Al-Anba daily.
The daily quoting security sources said the Assistant Undersecretary for Citizenship and Passport Affairs MajorGeneral Lieutenant Sheikh Mazen Al-Jarrah has given clear instructions to deport entire families along with children if either the mother or father is caught begging.
If expatriates under company residence are caught begging, the senior Interior Ministry official said strict action will be taken against the company including closure of the company labor file.
Those caught begging while on visit visa, the sponsor will be punished and in the case of a company, the company’s labor file will be closed.
The source pointed out women police will take part in combating
the menace of begging during Ramadan and plainclothes police will be deployed in several areas which are known for this phenomenon, including the commercial areas, mosques and major markets.
Al-Jarrah pointed out the Interior Ministry has called upon citizens and expatriates to report any such incidents of beggary.
The source added the security authorities are now more experienced in fighting the menace of begging and will be concentrating on industrial areas such as Shuwaikh and Sulaibiya.
An unidentified Egyptian in charge of issuing entry passes has been taken into custody for issuing gate passes for eight Kuwaiti officers to enter the oil installations area with their cars, reports Al-Anba daily.
The daily added, the Egyptian was reportedly paid KD 70 each for the favor.
The security sources said Director-General of General Department for Protection of Vital Installations Brigadier Yousef Al-Duoraieei discovered that the officers were entering the oil installation areas with their cars and launched an investigation.
According to reports, the officers are supposed to park their cars outside the main gate and make use of the shuttle bus to reach their offices.
The suspect and the eight officers have been referred to the Public Prosecution. A travel ban has been issued against the Egyptian until investigations are completed.