Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Nellore: 47 Minor Girls Rescued from Shrimp Factories
In Nellore district, India, officials rescued 47 girls from shrimp processing factories.
These girls were suspected to be underage and working illegally.
The girls were examined by doctors, and some were confirmed as minors.
The authorities are taking action against the factories and labor contractors involved.
The rescued girls have been moved to a child care institution, and some have been returned to their parents.
This event highlights the issue of child labor.
47 girls were rescued from four shrimp processing units in Nellore district.
Special teams conducted joint inspections in the area.
Cases have been filed against the firms and labor contractors.
Medical examinations confirmed some of the girls were minors.
The rescued girls were moved to a child care institution.
- Who
- Special teams from District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Anti Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU), Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Factories and Police departments, rescued the girls.
- What
- 47 girls, suspected to be minors, were rescued from shrimp processing units.
- When
- Inspections were conducted recently, as reported on June 04, 2025.
- Where
- Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To identify and rescue child laborers.
- Location
- Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Victims
- 47 girls
- Units Involved
- Four shrimp processing units
- Actions
- Cases filed against firms and contractors
- Confirmed Minors
- 10 girls