The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Wednesday said that three minor boys were rescued from a factory in Omkar Nagar, where they were allegedly ill-treated.
Stating that the boys are “survivors of child labour”, a DCW official said, “After receiving a complaint, the DCW sent a team of counsellors to the factory along with Delhi police officers. All the children come from a very poor financial background. They were made to work for 12 hours daily and paid ₹2000. The commission was also informed that the boys were forced to consume alcohol.”
“The boys told officials that they wished to study and attend school but due to financial constraints they could not,” the official also said.
DCW chairperson Swati Maliwal said, “It is unfortunate that little children are forced to do hard labour in the Capital. An FIR should be registered immediately and strongest action should be taken against those involved in the crime and the boys should be properly rehabilitated.”
