Kids, beggars, old people, rickshaw-wallahs, shoe-cleaners - they're all there to make you feel uncomfortable, pitiful & above all embarrassed.
It is hard not to give money to starving people with infany children in their arms. But do NOT do it. These beggars do not get to keep the money. It all goes to some small time thug who is 'running' the beggars in the area. The children are often kidnapped from small villages. Instead, buy a piece of fruit and let the beggar and child have it. Another reason is, soon as you give out money, hordes of other beggars will surround you. This is a perfect opportunity for a pickpocket. Keep your wallet in your front pocket. Ladies, sling your bag across your shoulder on it.
After a while you'll get to distinguish the people who are in real need. You can help them in so many ways...
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It is not safe to keep the money in the front pocket even. It is experienced that beggars get hold of the tourist's legs and while he tries to get rid of them, they flick his wallet from the rear pocket or any other valuables lying in the front pocket. It is advisable to keep thier valuables in the front pocket of their trousers and they should raise an alarm immediately once encountered by beggars and drug peddlars. All other belongings on them, other then in the pockets is also susceptible to theft. The best remedy to this menace is to get rid of beggars as early as possible, avoid isolated areas and raise an alarm immediately.
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