Children Rescued from Bonded Labour in Maharashtra
Four children from the Katkari tribal community were rescued from bonded labour in Maharashtra. Police registered two FIRs and detained involved parties. The rescued included a boy from Gaurapur and three girls from Palghar. Cases were filed under relevant legal acts, with Shramjeevi Sanghatana aiding the rescue.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Thane/Palghar | Updated: 31-10-2025 16:15 IST | Created: 31-10-2025 16:15 IST
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Police rescued four children from bonded labour situations in the Palghar and Thane districts of Maharashtra, as reported on Friday.
A young boy, aged six, was found working in a shop in Bhayander against a mortgage of Rs 1000, extracted due to a debt his grandmother owed. Allegations assert the shopkeeper promised a salary but underpaid and subjected the child to harsh conditions.
Three girls aged 12-16 were similarly rescued from forced labour in the same region, after having been confined and coerced into household and fishery duties. Police initiated legal proceedings under various human rights and child protection acts, while local advocacy group Shramjeevi Sanghatana was instrumental in the operation.
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