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[TNIE Andhra Pradesh @xpressandhra]

Andhra Pradesh: A 30-year-old witness who helped expose an alleged bonded labour operation in Anantapur was critically injured in a sickle attack. The incident has intensified scrutiny of post-rescue protection measures for survivors and witnesses.
@NewIndianXpress

[SP Gajapati @spgajapati]

Humanity Above All.

Acting on information received from family members, Gajapati Police coordinated with Tirupati Police and facilitated the rescue of two residents of R. Udayagiri who were allegedly held in bonded labour conditions, denied wages, and illegally confined.

[NandighoshaTV @NandighoshaTV]

#କପି_କରି_ଧରାପଡ଼ିଲେ_ପରୀକ୍ଷାର୍ଥୀ
ଓପିଏସସି ପରିଚାଳିତ ଓଡ଼ିଶା ସିଭିଲ ସର୍ଭିସ ପ୍ରିଲିମ୍ ପରୀକ୍ଷାରେ ଫିଲ୍ମ ଷ୍ଟାଇଲରେ କପି କରି ଧରାପଡ଼ିଲେ ପରୀକ୍ଷାର୍ଥୀ । ସ୍କ୍ବାଡ ଟିମ ଧରିବା ପରେ ତାଙ୍କୁ ଗିରଫ କରିଛି ମର୍କତନଗର ଥାନା ପୋଲିସ । ଗତକାଲି ସିଡିଏର ଏକ ଘରୋଇ ଇଞ୍ଜିନିୟରିଂ କଲେଜରେ ସିଭିଲ ସର୍ଭିସ ପ୍ରିଲିମ୍ ପରୀକ୍ଷା ଚାଲୁଥିବା ବେଳେ ପରୀକ୍ଷାର୍ଥୀ ଜଣକ କୌଶଳ କ୍ରମେ ମୋବାଇଲ ଓ ଇୟର ବଡ୍ ଟିକୁ ହଲ ଭିତରକୁ ନେଇ ଆସିଥିଲେ ।
#NandighoshaTV #opsc #exam #PrelimExam

[Ministry of Labour & Employment, GoI @LabourMinistry]

Freedom. Dignity. Justice.

India is taking strict action against bonded labour and ensuring rehabilitation, financial support, and legal protection for rescued workers.

If you come across any case of bonded labour, report it at: https://t.co/6bwNGpxIcU

#MoLE #LabourWelfare

[INDIAN COUNCIL OF INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT @icim_org]

🔍 क्या आप जानते हैं?
भारत सरकार ने 25 अक्टूबर 1975 को पूरे देश में बंधुआ मजदूरी प्रथा को समाप्त किया, जिसे बाद में Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 के माध्यम से कानूनी मान्यता दी गई।
🌐 https://t.co/JCXz966Rde
#ICIM #LabourLaw #KnowYourRights #IndustrialManagement

[Ministry of Labour & Employment, GoI @LabourMinistry]

Every worker deserves freedom, dignity and legal protection. 🇮🇳

The Government of India abolished the bonded labour system and provided statutory recognition through the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 to safeguard workers from exploitation and uphold their rights.

[Ministry of Labour & Employment, GoI @LabourMinistry]

बंधुआ मजदूरी जैसी अमानवीय प्रथा के उन्मूलन की दिशा में भारत ने एक ऐतिहासिक कदम उठाया। 25 अक्टूबर 1975 को पूरे देश में बंधुआ मजदूरी प्रणाली को समाप्त किया गया, जिसे आगे चलकर Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 के माध्यम से कानूनी स्वरूप प्रदान किया गया।

#MoLE

[Uma Sudhir @umasudhir]

More than 400 workers including over 100 children rescued from three #brickkiln units in #Telangana's Siddapur village, Nandipet mandal, Nizamabad district; operation led by Principal District Judge Bharath Laxmi following directions from State Legal Services Authority; this after a labourer escaped & approached authorities alleging illegal confinement and exploitation of #migrantworker families from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana; several women & children appeared visibly malnourished, living in cramped, unhygienic conditions inside kiln premises; Workers allegedly trapped through debt after accepting small advances for food & travel expenses; One labourer from #Sivakasi #TamilNadu said he worked for nearly four years without receiving actual wages; Workers reportedly survived on weekly grocery vouchers of around Rs 200 instead of proper wages.

[Balangir Police @spbalangir]

On International Labour Day, Balangir Police flagged off a bike rally to raise awareness against illegal labour migration and bonded labour. We appeal to all to stay alert against false promises and unauthorised middlemen. Your vigilance can protect freedom.

[Balangir Police @spbalangir]

On International Labour Day, Balangir Police flagged off a bike rally to raise awareness against illegal labour migration and bonded labour. We appeal to all to stay alert against false promises and unauthorised middlemen. Your vigilance can protect freedom.

[Women Safety Wing, Telangana Police @tg_womensafety]

“Bonded labor is not just exploitation—it’s an organized crime network. And it will be dismantled.” — B. Shivadhar Reddy, IPS @TelanganaDGP
#UnitedAgainstTrafficking #ConvergenceWorkshop #50YearsofBLSA #EndBondedLabour #WomenSafetyWing
@TelanganaCOPs
@hydcitypolice

[Dr Vivek Venkatswamy @VivekVenkatswam]

అమీర్ పెట్ లో గల మ్యారిగోల్డ్ హోటల్లో నిర్వహించిన తెలంగాణలో మానవ అక్రమ రవాణా & బాండెడ్ లేబర్ నిరోధక అంశంపై ఏర్పాటు చేసిన స్టేట్ కన్వర్జెన్స్ వర్క్ షాప్ ముగింపు కార్యక్రమానికి ముఖ్య అతిథిగా హాజరయ్యాను.

[IPRDepartment @IPRTelangana]

Telangana Govt Strengthens Crackdown on Human Trafficking

Labour minister calls for convergence of all departments to eradicate the crime

Telangana State Labour Minister Mr. @VivekVenkatswam said: “Bonded labour is a serious issue that severely undermines human dignity. Its eradication requires a collective effort from the government, civil society organizations, and the public. The government is committed to eliminating bonded labour. We are strengthening rescue efforts, rehabilitation programs, housing support, and social security measures. I urge all stakeholders from different departments to work together in building a society free from exploitation.
Strengthening awareness at the grassroots level is essential. People must understand their rights and avoid falling into exploitative systems. At the same time, laws must be strictly enforced to ensure justice for victims.”

He was speaking at the State-Level Convergence Workshop on Combating Human Trafficking and Bonded Labour organised by the The Women Safety Wing (WSW), Telangana Police, in collaboration with the International Justice Mission (IJM).

The workshop brought together over 200 participants, including senior government officials, police officers, judiciary representatives, legal professionals, media personnel and civil society organisations, providing a vital platform to deliberate on emerging trends and strengthen coordinated responses to combat human trafficking and bonded labour.

The inaugural session was graced by Sri B. Shivadhar Reddy, IPS, Director General of Police, Telangana, along with Ms. Charu Sinha, IPS, Additional Director General of Police, Women Safety Wing, and Smt. D. Anasuya Seethakka, Hon’ble Minister for Women and Child Welfare.

The workshop featured focused discussions on evolving trends in human trafficking, bonded labour and sex trafficking, recognising bonded labour as a hidden and under-reported form of organised crime. Sessions highlighted the need for stronger deterrence mechanisms, improved enforcement of labour laws, strengthened prosecution systems and enhanced role of Anti-Human Trafficking Units (AHTUs).

Addressing the participants @TelanganaDGP Sri B. Shivadhar Reddy, IPS,emphasized that bonded labour is not merely a labour issue but a coercive organised crime, where victims are lured through false promises, trapped in exploitative conditions and often unable to escape without external intervention.

“The State Police should focus on proactive identification of victims, strong investigations, and ensure convictions using modern technology,” said the DGP

Ms. Charu Sinha, IPS, Additional Director General of Police, Women Safety Wing, highlighted that anti-trafficking discourse often overlooks adult bonded labour and stressed three key priorities: recognising debt bondage as a criminal offence, strengthening investigations across the entire chain of exploitation and ensuring a survivor-centric approach focused on dignity and safety.

Bonded labour is not a contract it is coercion. It often overlaps with trafficking offences, where the core issue is not movement, but exploitation through force, fraud, or coercion,” said the ADGP.

Smt. Anita Ramachandran, IAS, Secretary ,Women and Child Development Department, underscored that rescue alone is insufficient without sustainable rehabilitation, noting that lack of support systems often leads victims back into exploitative conditions. The Member Secretary, Telangana State Legal Services Authority, emphasised the judiciary’s role in enforcing constitutional protections and recognising non-payment of minimum wages as a form of forced labour.

[Women Safety Wing, Telangana Police @tg_womensafety]

"Why didn’t they leave?" is the wrong question. Debt, exclusion, and fear are the bars of a cage. Adult bonded labor is a crime, not a choice. Let’s confront the bias - Ms. #CharuSinhaIPS, ADGP, WSW, TG
@IJM
#ConvergenceWorkshop
#50YearsofBLSA
#EndBondedLabour
#WomenSafetyWing

[Women Safety Wing, Telangana Police @tg_womensafety]

Bonded labour is not a contract—it is coercion. It often overlaps with trafficking offences, where the core issue is not movement, but exploitation through force, fraud, or coercion. - Ms. Charu Sinha, ADGP, WSW, TG
#ConvergenceWorkshop by @IJM
#50YearsofBLSA
#EndBondedLabour

[Mohammed Zubair @zoo_bear]

This video was made by a regional News Channel in Odhisa. Now compare that with National Noise rooms and their anchors.
Well done @otvnews

[Labour Commissioner, Odisha @LabourOdisha]

As per the direction of the ADM, Jajpur, a joint raid and rescue operation was conducted today at a brick kiln in Madhapur village under Panikoili PS by officials of the District administration, Labour department, Police, DCPU, IJM, and NGOs. During the operation, two bonded labourers (aged above 40) and three child labourers (aged 14, 8, and 4) were rescued. The rescued children were produced before the CWC, while the bonded labourers will be released by the Sub-Collector as per procedure. Statements of all the rescued persons have been recorded, and further legal action is underway.

#SayNoToChildLabour #ChildRightsFirst #WorldDayAgainstChildLabour #LabourOdisha #LabourWelfare #WorkersRights #SocialSecurity
#EmpoweringWorkers #WorkerRegistration #WelfareAwareness

[Dianna Sahu @DiannaSahu]

Odisha may have put an end to manual scavenging but when it comes to drains, it continues to deploy sanitation workers for the same job without protection, social security & human dignity, while perpetuating an abhorrent legacy of the past which is strictly caste-based. My story.

[Shanmugha Sundaram J @shanmughamsj]

Do read this exclusive story of how a 60 yr-old tribal man, Appa Rao -held in bondage for 17 yrs in TN's Sivagangai- was reunited with his family. Discover what happened behind the scenes, n how TN-AP officials pieced together limited info to script a remarkable rescue n reunion.

[Umi Daniel @Danielumi]

https://t.co/at2IOi2Kp6
Deeply disturbing to learn a matric topper from Lanjigarh, Kalahandi is working as labour in a stone crusher unit in Kerala. Govt must rescue the child, ensure education, and act against those trafficking minors for labour. @CMO_Odisha @DGPOdisha