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On camera, Bengaluru beggar pretending to be disabled caught by locals
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The Indian Express
A man who was allegedly posing as a physically disabled person to seek alms was exposed by residents of Bengaluru with videos of the incident now going viral on social media.
According to the Byatarayanapura Police in Bengaluru, the man has been identified as Mukesh, a native of Uttar Pradesh.
Police said he had arrived in Bengaluru about a week ago and had allegedly begun pretending to be physically disabled while begging.
On camera, Bengaluru beggar pretending to be disabled caught by locals 🎥: Atiya Firdos pic.twitter.com/Dj4NsS82q4 — The Indian Express (@IndianExpress) July 29, 2026Locals of ITI Layout reportedly became suspicious after noticing him standing and walking normally at times.
After preparing a report, the police sent him to the Beggars’ Rehabilitation Centre at Sumanahalli (Bhikshatana Kendra), where authorities will verify his details and facilitate his return to his home state of Uttar Pradesh, police added.