Three children among seven persons rescued from brick kiln near Arakkonam
Seven individuals, including three children, were rescued from a brick kiln in Minnal village near Arakkonam. The rescued persons reported inhumane treatment and were forced to work long hours under poor living conditions. Legal action is being pursued against the brick kiln owner and efforts will be made to prevent future exploitation of the rescued individuals.
- ▪Three children aged between 13 and 17 years were among those rescued.
- ▪The rescued individuals were from the Irular community and were subjected to inhumane treatment.
- ▪They were reportedly made to work for more than 15 hours a day in poor living conditions.
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Three children aged between 13 and 17 years were among seven persons from the Irular community who were rescued from a brick kiln in Minnal village near Arakkonam town in Ranipet on Thursday.Revenue officials said that the rescued tribals were residents of Irular Colony near Arakkonam and Sriperumbudur town. The families of rescued tribals, including three boys, were paid an advance of ₹20,000 and ₹30,000 each by an agent before the boys were brought to work at the brick kiln.Officials said that the brick kiln belongs to K. Palani, a local resident. The facility is being run by his two sons, namely P. Suresh and P. Suman. “Based on a tip-off, we conducted searches at the kiln. During an inquiry, rescued persons complained about inhuman treatment.
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