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Jalandhar Youth Threatened Over Fruit-Picking Job in Russia, Left in Forest
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 06 Aug 2026, 02:03 PM
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A youth from Jalandhar was reportedly threatened for a fruit‑picking job in Russia and subsequently abandoned in a forested area. The incident highlights growing concerns over migrant workers’ safety abroad.
A young man from Jalandhar, Punjab, was allegedly threatened by an employer over a fruit‑picking job in Russia. According to reports, the employer allegedly warned him that he would not be paid and that he would be left in a forested area if he did not comply with their demands.
The incident has drawn attention to the vulnerability of migrant workers who travel abroad for seasonal employment. Local authorities in Jalandhar are reportedly investigating the case to determine whether any legal action can be taken against the employer.
The youth’s family has expressed concern over his safety and is seeking assistance from the Indian embassy in Moscow. They have also requested that the case be treated with urgency to prevent further harm to the migrant worker community.
This case underscores the need for stronger protections for Indian workers abroad and for better enforcement of labor laws in foreign countries.
The incident has drawn attention to the vulnerability of migrant workers who travel abroad for seasonal employment. Local authorities in Jalandhar are reportedly investigating the case to determine whether any legal action can be taken against the employer.
The youth’s family has expressed concern over his safety and is seeking assistance from the Indian embassy in Moscow. They have also requested that the case be treated with urgency to prevent further harm to the migrant worker community.
This case underscores the need for stronger protections for Indian workers abroad and for better enforcement of labor laws in foreign countries.