Over 100 labourers from four Southern States rescued as massive raids continue at Nizamabad brick kilns
A rescue operation in Nizamabad district has freed over 100 labourers from alleged bonded labour at brick kilns. The operation revealed exploitative conditions, including non-payment of wages and restrictions on movement. Authorities are continuing to investigate and document the situation to hold those responsible accountable.
- ▪More than 100 labourers, including women and children, were rescued from brick kilns in Nizamabad.
- ▪The workers were allegedly kept in bondage-like conditions and issued vouchers instead of regular wages.
- ▪The rescue operation was initiated following a tip-off from relatives of one of the labourers.
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A large-scale rescue operation is under way in Telangana’s Nizamabad district on Tuesday (May 19, 2026), after more than 100 labourers, including children, were rescued from alleged bonded labour conditions at a cluster of brick kilns in Armoor mandal.The operation was carried out at five brick kilns in Degam village, also known as Degaon, where workers from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Odisha were being forced to work under exploitative conditions.Officials identified BTR Brick Kiln as the main site where searches began on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) afternoon, with raids simultaneously extending to four adjoining kilns.
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