Dumka: A 23-year-old woman from Sahibganj, allegedly missing for nearly four years, was rescued from a household in Gurugram on Thursday after intervention by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
The action followed a complaint by Delhi-based NGO Mission Mukti Foundation, alleging she was illegally confined and forced to work as domestic help under bonded labour-like conditions.
NHRC Member Priyank Kanoongo, in a May 22 communication, cited inputs received through Jharkhand Bhawan. NHRC directed Gurugram police, district and labour officials, and the anti-human trafficking unit to act.
“The Commission had sought an action taken report within three days,” said Mission Mukti Foundation director Virender Kumar Singh.
With over a decade of journalism experience, he covers entire San...
Read MoreWith over a decade of journalism experience, he covers entire Santhal Parganas encompassing six districts in Jharkhand. He writes of varied issues from politics, health, tribal issues among others.
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