Inside Delhi's Traffic Light Beggars

💰Delhi's traffic light beggars use elaborate scams, such as pretending to be injured or selling flowers, to extract money from tourists.

🚦These children risk their lives dancing between cars at busy traffic lights.

🌸The street selling business is worth millions of dollars and provides a source of income for the beggars.

❌The consequences for these young beggars are harsh, with many coming from impoverished backgrounds.

💔While the scams may seem clever, they highlight the desperate circumstances these children face.

What kind of scams do the beggars use?

—They use various scams, such as pretending to be injured or selling flowers, to extract money from tourists.

How do they risk their lives?

—They dance between cars at busy traffic lights, putting themselves in danger.

How much is the street selling business worth?

—The street selling business is worth millions of dollars, providing a source of income for the beggars.

What are the consequences for these beggars?

—The consequences are harsh, especially for young beggars coming from impoverished backgrounds.

Are the scams effective?

—While the scams may seem clever, they highlight the desperate circumstances these children face.

14:38Delhi's traffic light beggars use elaborate scams to extract money from tourists.

15:45The children pretend to be injured or sell flowers to tug at tourists' heartstrings.

16:39The beggars are at risk of being hit by cars as they dance between traffic.

17:04The children are taught by their parents and relatives to beg at traffic lights.

17:33The street selling business is worth millions of dollars and provides a source of income for the beggars.

18:06The consequences for these young beggars are harsh, as many come from impoverished backgrounds.