India News | UP: Seven Child Labourers Rescued from Carpet Factory in Bhadohi
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Seven child labourers were rescued from a carpet factory in the Kotwali area here during a joint raid conducted by the Labour Department and the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, officials said on Thursday.
Bhadohi (UP), Feb 7 (PTI) Seven child labourers were rescued from a carpet factory in the Kotwali area here during a joint raid conducted by the Labour Department and the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, officials said on Thursday.
Labour Enforcement Officer Jai Prakash Singh and Anti-Human Trafficking Unit in-charge Har Datt Pandey said the raid was carried out following a complaint from residents of Jalalpur Mohalla.
The children, aged 11 to 14 years, were found weaving carpets at a factory owned by Akram Ansari.
"The rescued children were presented before the Child Welfare Committee, which has directed a medical examination and other legal procedures," Singh said.
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According to officials, all the rescued children are from Madhubani district in Bihar. Legal action is being initiated against those responsible for employing them.
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