Key Highlights
- The children are encouraged to approach people for alms,” said a local trader on the Kozhikode beach.
- Members of a senior citizens’ group on the beach demanded a proper investigation into the suspected role of a group behind sending children onto the streets.
- “Though many people refuse to give money these days, there are new visitors who are unaware of the alleged fraud and extend contributions.
- Last year, the number of such children was very low, but it has increased recently,” said V.
- Sangeetha, a local.
