Brick Kiln Abuse: Tribal Worker and Minor Daughter Exploited
Palghar police have charged a brick kiln owner and his son for allegedly assaulting a tribal worker and forcing his minor daughter to work in their Thane district unit. The case, reported after tribal activists' intervention, is filed under various protective acts, including child labor and bonded labor laws.
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The Palghar police have taken action against a brick kiln owner and his son following allegations of assaulting a tribal worker and coercing his minor daughter to labor at their facility in Thane district, as reported by officials on Monday.
The victim, who hails from Palghar, was employed without a formal bond at the kiln from November 2024 to May 2025, with a payment of Rs 45,000. Accusations arose of improper work, leading allegedly to physical abuse and the illegal employment of the victim's 13-year-old daughter, according to police sources.
Tribal welfare activists brought the issue to light during a visit, prompting police to register a case against the kiln operators from Padgha, Thane, under strict labor and discrimination laws. The case has since been transferred to the Padgha police station.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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