From Despair to Hope: The Courageous Fight Against Human Trafficking

A woman from Punjab recounts her harrowing experience of abuse in Iraq after being lured by a false promise of a tailoring job. With the help of Rajya Sabha member Balbir Singh Seechewal, she returned to India and aims to raise awareness about human trafficking. Many others remain trapped abroad.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Chandigarh | Updated: 29-10-2025 15:36 IST | Created: 29-10-2025 15:36 IST
From Despair to Hope: The Courageous Fight Against Human Trafficking
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A Punjab woman was subject to severe abuse in Iraq, forced into domestic servitude by a travel agent's deceitful promise of a tailoring job. Her harrowing ordeal highlights the broader issue of human trafficking among Indian women misled by false employment offers abroad.

After suffering months of mental and physical torment, the woman sought help from Rajya Sabha member Balbir Singh Seechewal via social media. Her return to India sheds light on the dangerous networks luring women to Gulf countries under the guise of well-paying jobs.

Seechewal commended her bravery in confronting her abuse and called on the government to dismantle these trafficking networks. He urged other victims to speak out against the exploitation, reflecting on the myriad women still trapped in foreign lands due to false promises.

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