Mumbai beggar Bharat Jain amasses ₹7.5 Crore net worth
Mumbai: Bharat Jain, often referred to as the world’s richest beggar, has accumulated a net worth of ₹7.5 crore through begging on Mumbai's busy streets. Despite achieving financial stability, Jain continues begging, a practice he claims to enjoy.
Jain, 52, has been begging for over 40 years, earning an average daily income of ₹2,000 to ₹2,500 by spending 10-12 hours at key locations like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Azad Maidan. His monthly income from begging ranges between ₹60,000 and ₹75,000, surpassing that of many salaried professionals.
In addition to his earnings, Jain has made prudent investments. He owns two apartments in Mumbai valued at ₹1.4 crore, where he resides with his family, and two shops in Thane, which generate ₹30,000 in monthly rental income. His sons, who attended a reputed convent school, now assist with the family’s stationery business, adding another stream of income.
Jain’s family, including his wife, two sons, father, and brother, reportedly disapprove of his decision to continue begging. However, Jain insists that he enjoys the activity, stating, “I’m not greedy. I’m generous.” He also donates to temples regularly.
Jain's story sheds light on India’s expansive begging industry, valued at an estimated ₹1.5 lakh crore. Similar cases include Sambhaji Kale, with a net worth of ₹1.5 crore, and Laxmi Das, with ₹1 crore.
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UP: Govt hospital staff booked for sexually assaulting woman in pretext of ultrasound test
Gorakhpur (PTI): A hospital employee was booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in the pretext of an ultrasound test here in the district women's hospital, police said on Saturday.
According to the complaint, the woman, a resident of the Gulriha area, visited the district women's hospital on Thursday morning for an ultrasound test.
She was directed to a room, where Abhimanyu Gupta was conducting ultrasounds. When her turn came, the accused allegedly stared at her and told her to remove all her clothes, claiming it was necessary for the test and that a massage would also be required, she said.
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The woman alleged that once she complied, the accused began making obscene advances and tried to force himself on her. When she screamed, he allegedly gagged her, abused her and threatened to kill her before pushing her out of the room.
She said her complaints within the hospital went unheard, forcing her to approach the police.
Taking cognisance of the complaint, the hospital administration constituted a three-member inquiry committee, officials said.
Senior consultant (paediatrics) Dr Jay Kumar said, "The woman has levelled serious allegations against a staff member. Senior officials have been informed, and a departmental inquiry is underway. Strict action will be taken if the charges are proved."
Kotwali Station House Officer Chatrapal Singh said a case has been registered, and efforts are on to nab the accused.
