Recently a shocking case has come to light from Hadapsar, Pune. Such incidents are often seen where minor children are forced to beg. Often, these innocent youth are wrapped in torn clothes and covered with mud to pretend poverty and hunger, all to extract sympathy and money from passers-by. One such shocking case has come to light, the video of which is going viral on social media.
In the viral video, a small child whose hand is completely burnt is seen. He seems desperate for help. Yet, upon closer inspection, it was discovered that the apparent injuries had been created using candle wax, and the child’s hand remained unharmed. This incident took place near Noble Hospital Chowk in Hadapsar, where residents caught the child begging.
In the video, the child is surrounded by a crowd of people from all sides. The child is very scared because people have caught him in a lie and they might start beating him. Recognizing the falsity of the burns, the residents urged the child to remove the scars. Hesitantly, the child removed the wax-burnt fake hand and finally, the truth behind the fabricated burn was revealed.
The video indicated the presence of an adult with the child, prompting the gathered residents to confront them. Although they refrained from resorting to violence, the individuals were warned and allowed to leave. Notably, both of them had traveled from Dhule with the clear intention of indulging in such fraudulent activities, according to online sources.
This disturbing incident sheds light on the exploitation of innocent children for fraudulent activities, revealing a disturbing trend where individuals exploit sympathy to gain monetary benefits. The revelation of the fake burns not only exposes the deceptive tactics employed but also underscores the need for increased awareness and vigilance to protect vulnerable children from such exploitation. Authorities need to address the root causes of such incidents and take measures to prevent the exploitation of children for begging and other illicit purposes. Society must unite to ensure the safety and well-being of these vulnerable youngsters.
