THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Migrant beggars with children have turned into a normal sight in Thiruvananthapuram. In major junctions at busy hours, one would, in all probability, chance upon a few of their tribes begging alms. Nomadic families from North India form the majority in the group. In some roads, even girls aged between 6 and 10 are seen roaming alone begging for alms.

They will prevail upon people to give them money. If ignored, they will pester until the traffic signal turns green. Curiously, they often neglect help in the form of food but prefer just money. The vagrants have made their camps in places such as East Fort, Palayam, Kumarapuram, Pallimukku, Pettah, Chackai, and Medical College.

There are also reports that the adults in their group deliberately injure children and leave a

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