Archive · 23 Jan 2026
16 Indians enslaved at Myanmar-Thailand border
Some bad people tricked 16 Indians, including three from Hyderabad, by promising them jobs in Thailand.
Instead, they took them to the border between Myanmar and Thailand and made them work very hard, like 18-20 hours a day.
These Indians are not allowed to have their passports, phones, or even see a doctor if they get sick.
They are also being punished physically.
A man named Asaduddin Owaisi, who is a leader, found out about this and asked the government to help these Indians quickly.
16 Indian nationals, including three from Hyderabad (Mir Sajjad Ali from Osman Nagar, and two others from Maula Ali and Banjara Hills), were promised jobs in Thailand but taken to the Myanmar-Thailand border and enslaved.
They are forced to work 18-20 hours daily and are physically punished.
They are deprived of passports, phones, and medical facilities.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has sought urgent intervention from Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
Owaisi described the situation as distressing and called for immediate action.
- Who
- 16 Indian nationals, including three from Hyderabad: Mir Sajjad Ali (Osman Nagar), and two others from Maula Ali and Banjara Hills
- What
- Enslaved at the Myanmar-Thailand border
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Myanmar-Thailand border
- Why
- Promised jobs in Thailand but taken to the border and enslaved
Advocacy for Rescue
Government Response
Immediate Action
Advocacy for Rescue
Asaduddin Owaisi urges urgent intervention and rescue of the enslaved Indians.
Government Response
Government's response and actions are not detailed in the articles.
- Number of Indians
- 16
- Origin of Indians
- Including three from Hyderabad: Mir Sajjad Ali (Osman Nagar), and two others from Maula Ali and Banjara Hills
- Destination Promised
- Jobs in Thailand
- Actual Location
- Myanmar-Thailand border
- Working Conditions
- 18-20 hours daily, physical punishment, no passports, phones, or medical facilities
- Advocate
- Asaduddin Owaisi
- Requested Intervention
- Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar
Sources
16 Indians ‘enslaved’ at Myanmar–Thailand border: Asaduddin Owaisi urges EAM Jaishankar to intervene urgently
Owaisi Urges EAM to Rescue 16 Indians Enslaved on Myanmar-Thailand Border
Owaisi requests EAM to rescue 16 Indians enslaved on Myanmar-Thailand border
Hyderabad Youth Among 16 Indians Trafficked, Forced Into Slavery at Myanmar-Thailand Border; Mother Appeals for Rescue
