Tumakuru Illegal Stone Quarry: 12 Workers Rescued After Alleged 20-Year Bonded Labour

workers including two children, five women, and five men were rescued from an illegal stone quarry in Tumakuru district.

The workers were allegedly forced into bonded labour for nearly 20 years after being brought from Mandya district.

A raid was conducted following a complaint by NGO 'MUKTI', led by Tumakuru Assistant Commissioner Nahida Jam Jam.

The illegal quarry was located on government land in Pavasandra village, Kunigal taluk, and the workers had little freedom.

A case has been registered at Huliyurdurga Police Station regarding the illegal mining and alleged exploitation.