Business Standard

Twenty child labourers rescued from brick kiln

Image

Press Trust of India Muzaffarnagar
As many as 20 children were rescued from a brick kiln in the district during a raid, an official said today.

During the raid conducted yesterday, the children were found to be working in sordid conditions, Assistant Labourer Commissioner Anil Singh said.

He said a notice has been issued to the owners and investigation is underway.

The children were produced before the child welfare committee and have been sent back to their families, Singh said.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel

First Published: Apr 27 2017 | 5:48 PM IST

Explore News