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Eleven child labourers rescued from south Delhi establishments
Officials and child-protection groups rescued 11 boys from shops and eateries in south Delhi.
The boys were between six and 17 years old.
Two of the youngest boys allegedly received only chips and biscuits instead of money.
Five children had not been paid at all.
The others reportedly received only small amounts.
The children came from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Eleven workplaces were sealed after the operation.
The boys were examined by doctors and taken to a children’s home.
Authorities are investigating how they were employed.
Eleven boys aged six to 17 were rescued from roadside eateries and shops in Tigri, south Delhi.
Two boys, aged six and 10, allegedly received chips and biscuits instead of wages at a slipper shop.
Five children had received no wages, while others were allegedly paid only nominal amounts.
The children came from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra and were working without proper safeguards.
Eleven establishments were sealed, and the children were medically examined before being sent to a children’s home.
- Who
- Eleven boys aged six to 17, officials, police, the Association for Voluntary Action and Bal Vikas Dhara.
- What
- Eleven suspected child labourers were rescued, and 11 establishments were sealed.
- Where
- Tigri, in south Delhi, under Tigri police station.
- When
- September 23; the report identifies the day as Wednesday.
- Why
- The children were allegedly working without proper wages and safeguards, with two reportedly paid in chips and biscuits.
Key facts
- Children rescued
- 11 boys
- Age range
- Six to 17 years
- Youngest children
- Aged six and 10
- Unpaid children
- Five received no wages
- Establishments sealed
- 11
- Rescue partners
- Deoli tehsildar, Labour Department officials, police, Child Development Department representatives, Association for Voluntary Action and Bal Vikas Dhara
- Post-rescue care
- Medical examinations followed by placement in a children’s home
Sources
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