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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Biker injured, leopard dies in road accident near forest area in Shivamogga
Shivamogga: A leopard was killed after being hit by a motorcycle near Mandagadde in Thirthahalli taluk of Shivamogga district.
According to reports, the biker was travelling from Shivamogga towards Thirthahalli when the leopard suddenly came onto the road from a nearby forest area near Mandagadde. The rider is said to have lost control of the bike and crashed into the animal.
The leopard suffered severe injuries in the impact and died on the spot. The biker also fell onto the road along with the motorcycle and sustained serious injuries. He was shifted to a hospital in Shivamogga for further treatment.
After receiving information about the incident, forest department officials, including Gajanur RFO Vinay Kumar, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.
