Rishikesh, Jul 4 (PTI) To clamp down begging in Uttarkhand's winter capital Dehradun, the district magistrate on Monday asked officials to take all steps necessary to put an end to the activity in the district.

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DM R Rajesh Kumar who held a meeting with officials in this regard said stern legal action will be taken against anyone found begging in the district.

Terming the act as a "social stigma", he said the practice must be brought to an end.

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"Begging is like a curse in a civilised society. Begging in streets and public places is not just a crime but it also brings shame to humanity," he said.

The District Magistrate has also constituted a task force at the district level to identify beggars.

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