The Madhya Pradesh government successfully rescued 24 labourers from Betul and four from Harda districts who were held as bonded labourers in Erode district, Tamil Nadu. The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, district administration, and Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram collaborated effectively in this rescue operation. The labourers were warmly welcomed back home at Betul railway station by Collector Narendra Kumar Suryavanshi and Superintendent of Police Virendra Jain.
Collector Suryavanshi ensured that the rescued labourers were provided with necessary arrangements for their safe return. He emphasized that the Revenue, Police, and Labour departments would maintain continuous communication with the workers to address any future challenges. Additionally, efforts were made to assist the workers in obtaining essential documents for financial aid approval.
Transportation was arranged for the workers from the railway station to their respective villages, along with the provision of food. Expressing gratitude, the workers thanked the state government and district administration for their safe return. The government disclosed that these labourers were forced to work as bonded labourers in Erode district after being denied leave for Holi festivities.
The prompt action taken by the Betul district administration, following information from Prakash Uike of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, led to the successful release of the labourers. Each rescued worker is set to receive financial assistance of Rs 30,000 to help them rebuild their lives. The district administration has also pledged rehabilitation and ongoing support for the rescued individuals.
