Archive · 22 Jul 2026
12 bonded labourers rescued from illegal quarry
Twelve people were rescued from an illegal stone quarry where they had been working as bonded labourers for nearly 20 years.
They were from the K.R.S. area of Mandya and were forced to work after receiving advance payments.
Officials conducted a raid following a complaint by a voluntary organisation called ‘Mukti’.
The labourers were treated poorly and were rescued by a team led by Tumakuru Sub-Divisional Officer Nahida.
A case has been registered at the Huliyurdurga Police Station, and further investigation is ongoing.
12 bonded labourers were rescued from an illegal stone quarry in Pavasandra village, Tumakuru district.
The labourers were allegedly forced to work for nearly 20 years after receiving advance payments.
The raid was conducted following a complaint by the voluntary organisation ‘Mukti’.
The rescued individuals include Cheluva Bhovi, Saraswati, Palani, Saroja, Soumya, Purushottam, Ravi, Pavithra, Krishna, Manjula, Armugam, and Bhagyamma.
A case has been registered at Huliyurdurga Police Station, and further investigation is underway.
- Who
- 12 bonded labourers from the K.R.S. area of Mandya
- What
- Rescue operation from an illegal stone quarry
- When
- Recently (exact date not specified)
- Where
- Pavasandra village, Huliyurdurga, Kunigal taluk, Tumakuru district
- Why
- To rescue bonded labourers and investigate illegal mining and bonded labour practices
Labourers' Rights Advocates
Quarry Operators
Legality of Labour Practices
Labourers' Rights Advocates
The labourers were forced into bonded labour, which is illegal and exploitative.
Quarry Operators
The quarry operators may argue that the labourers were paid in advance and worked voluntarily.
- Location
- Pavasandra village, Huliyurdurga, Kunigal taluk, Tumakuru district
- Number of Rescued Labourers
- 12
- Duration of Bonded Labour
- Nearly 20 years
- Complaint Filed By
- Voluntary organisation ‘Mukti’
- Investigation Status
- Underway