Brahmavar police arrest two for forcing minor to work at wood unit

Police in Udupi have arrested two men for allegedly abducting a minor boy and forcing him to work at a wood-processing unit in Kerala. The suspects face charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
Why it matters
This case underscores the ongoing challenges regarding child labor and human trafficking in regional India, as well as the application of new legal statutes.
The Brahmavar police in Udupi district have arrested two persons for allegedly threatening a minor boy and forcing him to work at wood-related establishment in Kunjathoor Padavu in Talapady, Kerala.
The report relies on police press notes and provides factual details regarding the arrest and charges.
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