Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Mumbai Police Rescue 412 Child Laborers; Complaint Filed
Mumbai police are doing a good job of rescuing kids who are working instead of going to school.
Since 2020, they've saved over 400 children.
Recently, someone reported a problem where a child was cutting tree branches in the rain, which is dangerous and against the law.
A group called the Watchdog Foundation complained to the police about this.
The police have also filed many cases and arrested people for making children work.
Mumbai Police have rescued 412 child laborers from January 2020 to June 11, 2025.
A complaint was filed against Chakravarti Ashok Co-operative Housing Society Limited for involving a minor in tree cutting.
The incident occurred near Hotel Amar in Andheri East during heavy rains.
The Watchdog Foundation filed a complaint regarding the incident.
Police registered 182 FIRs and arrested 220 individuals for employing minors.
- Who
- Mumbai Police, Watchdog Foundation, and the Chakravarti Ashok Co-operative Housing Society Limited.
- What
- Mumbai Police have rescued 412 child labourers, and a complaint was filed regarding a minor tasked with tree cutting.
- When
- From January 2020 to June 11, 2025.
- Where
- Mumbai, specifically Andheri East.
- Why
- To combat child labour and ensure child safety.
Violation of Child Labour Laws
NA
Protection of Minors
Violation of Child Labour Laws
Child Labour laws protect minors by restricting them from undertaking dangerous and hazardous work.
NA
Not applicable as there is no opposing view
- Rescued Child Labourers
- 412
- Time Period
- January 2020 - June 11, 2025
- FIRs Registered
- 182
- Individuals Arrested
- 220
- Complaint Filed By
- Watchdog Foundation