This story is from November 7, 2020

Five child labourers rescued in Ballari

A team of officials from National Child Labour Project Scheme, revenue, labour, education departments, district child protection unit, police and BDDS Child Line conducted a surprise raid on various shops and business establishments in Ballari on Friday and rescued five children working as labourers.
Five child labourers rescued in Ballari
BALLARI: A team of officials from National Child Labour Project Scheme, revenue, labour, education departments, district child protection unit, police and BDDS Child Line conducted a surprise raid on various shops and business establishments in Ballari on Friday and rescued five children working as labourers.
The team raided shops on Dr Rajkumar Road, and searched mechanic shops, wood works shops, tinkering shops and hotels.
Of the five rescued children, one child was handed over to the parents and the others were sent to a government boys rehabilitation centre.
The shop owners who employed these children were served notices under Labour Act, said a release.
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