Crime & Law · India
Muzaffarnagar Factory: Allegations of Bonded Labor and Abuse Emerge
Reports indicate that 12 laborers were allegedly held captive and forced into bonded labor for up to two years at a factory in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. The workers reportedly faced inhumane conditions, including threats from Pitbull dogs, physical abuse, and inadequate food consisting only of dry bread and salt. Their statements have been recorded in court, and authorities are searching for the factory owner, who is currently absconding.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 0 · Centre 6 · Right 3 n = 9
- Centre (6): Amar Ujala, Dainik Bhaskar, Khabar Lahariya, Navbharat Times, Patrika, The Lallantop
- Right (3): Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, News18 Hindi