SARGODHA – An elderly man, allegedly a beggar, was found unconscious on Khushab Road in Sargodha, Punjab, with over Rs0.5 million in his possession. He was rescued by the Rescue 1122 team.
Rescue 1122 reported that the man had Rs534,000 and a passport indicating multiple trips to Saudi Arabia.
The man was returned his cash and belongings after being discharged from the hospital, as confirmed by rescue authorities.
Last September, it was revealed that some Pakistani nationals were using Umrah visas for begging in Saudi Arabia.
The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development informed the Senate Committee on Overseas Pakistanis that many beggars travel abroad via human trafficking channels.
