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68-year-old Meharbaan Shah reunited with son Dilshad after three months of silence from Muzaffarnagar factory
Indian Express··26 Jun
Indian Express reported 12 men aged 16 to 44 from six states were rescued Monday from a disposable leaf plate unit in Titawi where they were allegedly confined beaten and forced to work up to 20 hours daily.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Job offers at railway stations can be trafficking traps.
- Bonded labour raids rely on escaped worker tips.
- Rehabilitation assistance is being arranged for survivors.
What's Happening
- 12 bonded labourers were rescued in Muzaffarnagar.
- Two accused were arrested; the owner is absconding.
- An SIT is investigating torture and confinement claims.
Abuse Allegations
- Workers faced up to 20-hour shifts and beatings.
- A pitbull allegedly patrolled the factory at night.
- A possible murder of a fellow worker is being probed.
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