49 bonded labourers rescued from gaushala in Tiruvallur district
Authorities in Tiruvallur district rescued 49 bonded labourers from a gaushala after they were subjected to forced labor and physical abuse. The government has initiated legal proceedings against the owner and provided financial relief to the victims.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing challenges regarding labor rights and the enforcement of anti-slavery laws in rural agricultural sectors.
A total of 49 bonded labourers, including 41 adults and eight children from Chhattisgarh, were rescued from a gaushala in Uthukottai by Tiruvallur district authorities on Monday.
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