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25 child laborers rescued in UP

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Press Trust of India Bhadohi
Last Updated : Oct 22 2014 | 1:30 PM IST
Twenty five child laborers who were employed as workers at a carpet factory in the district, were today rescued by police and local administration, a senior officer said here.
A team led by sub divisional magistrate Umakant Triathi raided a carpet factory this morning and rescued 25 child laborers, District Magistrate Narendram Shanker Pandey said.
Three persons were arrested during raid, he added.
Bhadohi is known by the name of 'Carpet city' as it is home to one of the largest hand-knit carpet weaving industry hubs in South Asia.

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First Published: Oct 22 2014 | 1:30 PM IST

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