Authorities in Indore have been examining an unusual case involving a man widely believed to be a disabled beggar, only to discover that his financial circumstances are far more complex than first assumed.<\/p>\n
The man, locally known as Mangilal\u2014though officials say his legal name is Mahakal\u2014was frequently seen at the Sarafa Night Market late in the evenings. His appearance and behavior led some to suspect he was part of an organized begging operation. After several weeks of monitoring, officials brought him to a social welfare center for questioning.<\/p>\n
What emerged challenged those assumptions. Investigators say Mangilal owns three residential properties in Indore, a Maruti Suzuki Dzire with a personal driver, and three auto-rickshaws that generate rental income. Authorities also believe he has earned money over time through informal lending practices.<\/p>\n
Mangilal disputes the label of \u201cbeggar.\u201d Speaking to local media, he said he visited the market after 10 p.m. to collect repayments from people he had previously lent money to. Because his car could not enter the crowded area, he arrived by rickshaw. According to him, passersby assumed he was asking for alms and offered money out of sympathy\u2014offers he says he declined.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t beg,\u201d he told reporters. \u201cI collect debts.\u201d<\/p>\n
Born in Ujjain in 1956, Mangilal moved to Indore as a child. He began with manual labor, including delivering jute bags for traders, before saving enough to lend small sums to vendors. Over decades, those activities expanded. Officials estimate his current monthly income at 50,000 to 60,000 rupees, primarily from property rentals and loans.<\/p>\n
Despite his assets, Mangilal lives modestly with his elderly mother and a nephew. He is estranged from his daughter and says he has no direct heirs. He has stated that he intends to donate his property to a monastery, with the goal of supporting education and helping underprivileged girls marry with dignity.<\/p>\n
Authorities remain cautious. The Department of Women and Child Development has confirmed that the investigation is ongoing, focusing on whether his activities fall within legal boundaries. Officials note that the distinction between begging, informal debt collection, and legitimate enterprise can be difficult to define\u2014especially in informal economies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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