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13 Workers Rescued From Garment Unit In Tamil Nadu Tiruppur
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News18•09-10-2026, 11:30
13 Workers Rescued From Garment Unit In Tamil Nadu Tiruppur
- •Thirteen workers including four child labourers were rescued from a garment ironing and packing unit in Tiruppur following allegations of exploitative and bonded labour.
- •A joint team of revenue and police officials conducted a raid on October 8 at the facility located in Bharathi Nagar based on a formal complaint.
- •The rescued individuals comprise six young women and seven young men originating from various districts across Tamil Nadu.
- •The unit owner Sivakumar was questioned by authorities while the rescued children were taken into custody for their safety and further inquiry.
- •Representatives of the establishment claimed that all workers had been employed for six months and received regular wages as investigations continue.
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Thirteen workers, including four child labourers, were rescued from a garment ironing and packing unit in Tiruppur on October 8, 2026.
The joint inspection team was led by Tiruppur Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) Sivaprakash, North Tahsildar Govindasamy, and North Police Inspector Rajinikanth.
Representatives of the establishment stated that the workers had been employed there for the past six months and that their wages were paid regularly.
