Rescued count of minors rises to 529 in Nizamabad bonded labour raids; nine infants among survivors
A total of 529 labourers, including 226 minors and nine infants, were rescued from bonded labour in Nizamabad, Telangana. The operation revealed challenges in obtaining release certificates due to missing documentation, which is crucial for rehabilitation support. Temporary relief camps have been established to provide immediate care and assistance to the rescued individuals.
- ▪The raids led to the rescue of 529 labourers belonging to 135 families from four brick kilns in Degaon village.
- ▪More than 400 rescued labourers were transported to Nellore district for interim relief and support.
- ▪Officials noted that many rescued individuals faced difficulties in obtaining necessary release certificates for rehabilitation.
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At least 226 minors, including nine infants, were among the 529 labourers rescued from bonded labour conditions during large-scale raids conducted at brick kilns in Telangana’s Nizamabad district, official records viewed by The Hindu showed on Wednesday.The raids, which began on Tuesday afternoon and continued late into the night, led to the rescue of 529 labourers belonging to 135 families from four brick kilns in Degaon village of Armoor mandal. The youngest infant listed in the records was aged 1.1 months, while the oldest was eight months old.
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