A few months ago, the workers borrowed an amount of 10,000 GBP from a supplier named Mahavishn. He forced members of two Irullar families to work for him for the “advance” they paid for Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Seven people, including two children and the upcoming mother, were rescued from joining mango farms in the Naickaner Village Panchayat near Ambur Town in Tirupatura on Wednesday.
After the rescue, Vaniyambadi Revenue Division published a referent (RDO) Ajitha Begum a certificate of release and paid financial assistance to those who were affected.
The revenue officials stated that the collector K. Sivasoundaravalli received a warning to the prevalence of custody in Naicanei hills Naickneri. On the basis of her instructions, the verification of the ground level was confirmed by a team of officials led by Mrs. Begamová The presence of joined workers on the spot.
A coordinated team consisting of RDO, a district of work for social care, Ambur Tahsildar and police staff from the Ambur Taluk police station carried out surprising checks in places that included mango groves, agricultural countries and a vegetable garden.
The revenue officials said both disabled families were natives of Pakkampalayam near Odugathur in Vellore at the foot of Jawadhu hills.
Both families borrowed 10,000 GBPs from a supplier named Mahavishn, a native of Ambur. Subsequently, Mahavishishnu, who took 67 acres of agricultural land in the hills under the lease to carry out agriculture, forced both Irullar families to work for him for the “progress” they had paid for them. They worked for days between 17:30 to 19:30, including Sundays.
The affected persons told the team that they were subjected to verbal abuse and non -paying wages. They were also not allowed to go from the job. Were forced to work under inhuman conditions. They carried out cattle, cultivated vegetables and kept mangoes without sufficient rest and food.
Officials of income said that rescued families can return to their village. The Ambur Taluk police against the supplier of Mahavishun was registered by the case. Investigations are underway.
Published – July 24, 2025 23:15
