18 bonded labourers, including two children, rescued from brick kiln in Mysuru, 3 arrested (opens original article in a new tab)

18 bonded labourers, including two children, were rescued from a brick kiln in Mysuru, with three owners arrested on multiple charges. Victims reported years of forced labor and abuse, leading to temporary accommodation and rehabilitation efforts.

• 18 bonded labourers including two children rescued from brick kiln in Mysuru
• Three kiln owners arrested on charges of bonded labour, trafficking, and atrocities against Scheduled Tribe members
• Victims reported working for eight years with unpaid debt and physical abuse, with children forced to work before and after school