Labour officers and police rescue adolescents hired for hazardous job near Shiralakoppa in Shikaripur taluk
Labour officials and police in Karnataka's Shivamogga district rescued two adolescents from a hazardous work environment at a crusher unit. The employer faces legal action, and the children have been placed in a government home to continue their education.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing enforcement efforts against child labor violations in industrial sectors and the state's role in rehabilitating victims.
The Labour Department and police conducted a joint raid on a crusher unit near Shiralakoppa in Shikaripur taluk on Monday and rescued two adolescents engaged in hazardous work.
The report is a straightforward account of a law enforcement action and government policy regarding child labor.
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