18 Labourers Rescued from Bonded Labour in Karnataka, Including Man from Kasaragod
Man from Kasaragod among 18 freed from alleged bonded labour in Karnataka
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Eighteen labourers, including Uday Kumar from Puthige in Kasaragod district, Kerala, were rescued from alleged bonded labour at a farm in Hassan district, Karnataka. The operation, conducted by Karnataka police and the Revenue department, revealed that the workers were confined and forced to work without pay.
- 01Eighteen labourers were rescued from bonded labour in Karnataka.
- 02Uday Kumar, a 35-year-old from Puthige, Kasaragod, was among those freed.
- 03The rescue operation took place in Chatnahalli village, Hassan district.
- 04The labourers were reportedly confined and not paid for their work.
- 05The joint operation involved Karnataka police and the Revenue department.
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On April 18, 2026, Uday Kumar (35), a resident of Puthige in Kasaragod district, Kerala, was rescued along with 17 other labourers from alleged bonded labour at a farm in Hassan district, Karnataka. The rescue operation was conducted by the Karnataka police and the Revenue department in Chatnahalli village. Officials reported that the labourers had been confined and forced to work without any wages. This incident highlights ongoing issues related to bonded labour in the region, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of labour rights.
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The rescue of these labourers raises awareness about bonded labour practices and the need for better enforcement of labour laws, potentially leading to more rescues and support for affected individuals.
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