In a deeply troubling case that underscores the persistence of bonded labour in parts of India, a youth from Narayanbagad in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand was rescued from 15 years of forced servitude in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district, thanks to the swift and decisive action of Punjab Governor and UT Chandigarh Administrator Shri Gulab Chand Kataria. The young man had reportedly been working under inhumane conditions at a cowshed in Dinewal village, forced to tend cattle with no freedom or wages.
The situation came to public attention when a video went viral on social media, shared by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament and Chief Spokesperson Shri Anil Baluni. The video highlighted the youth’s harrowing ordeal, prompting a wave of concern. Upon seeing the video, Governor Kataria responded immediately and directed the state’s Director General of Police (DGP), Shri Gaurav Yadav, to initiate urgent action.
In a matter of hours, a police team from Tarn Taran district was mobilized, the location of the youth was verified, and he was swiftly rescued from captivity. Authorities ensured that the rescued youth received immediate care and assistance, and steps were taken the very same night to begin his journey back home to his native village in the hilly terrain of Uttarakhand.
Legal action followed rapidly. A formal case was registered at the Goindwal Sahib police station against the individual operating the cowshed, and proceedings are now underway to hold the accused accountable under appropriate sections of Indian law dealing with bonded labour and unlawful confinement.
The intervention received widespread appreciation. MP Anil Baluni publicly thanked Governor Kataria and DGP Yadav for their prompt response, describing it as an act of compassionate governance that restores public faith in institutions and justice delivery. He emphasized that such acts are vital in demonstrating that leadership in public service must also be rooted in empathy for the most vulnerable.
The rescue has not only brought relief to one individual but has once again brought the focus back on the need to eradicate bonded labour, a practice that, despite being outlawed, still emerges in pockets across the country. As government agencies and civil society work together, this incident stands as a strong example of how social media, political will, and administrative responsiveness can converge to bring justice and dignity to the forgotten.
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