The Tribune, Jamuary 25, 2004

24 brick kiln workers freed from bondage
Our Correspondent

Sonepat, January 24
The officials of the district administration, headed by Mr Suraj Bhan Jangra, SDM, Gohana, conducted a surprise raid at a brick kiln in Bhainswal village yesterday and got 24 workers released who were kept in illegal captivity there by the owner of the brick kiln, for the past few months. According to a report, all the workers left for Aligarh after being released by the officials. However, no case has been registered in this connection, as there was no written complaint against the owner of the brick kiln. The officials took this step after receiving a directive from the Deputy Commissioner, Mr Balwan Singh, who had received a letter from a lawyer on the issue. The raiding party was accompanied by Mr D N Kaushak, District Labour Officer, and some officials of the Food and Supplies Department.