GUJRAT: The Child Protection and Welfare Bureau (CPWB) rescued 24 children during an anti-beggary drive in parts of the city on Monday.

The CPWB officials were also accompanied by the teams of social welfare and labour departments, police and Rescue 1122.

The team carried out the operation in the Circular Road, Court Road, Servis Mor and Machili Chowk areas and rescued 24 children.

They were shifted to the Gujranwala for their welfare and rehabilitation.

Published in Dawn, May 5th, 2026