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Crime
Karnataka Police Rescue 800 Child Labourers in Statewide Operation
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 11:32 AM
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Karnataka police rescued 800 child labourers during a statewide crackdown, freeing them from exploitation across the state.
Karnataka police announced that 800 child labourers were rescued during a statewide crackdown aimed at eradicating child exploitation.
The operation, carried out across various districts, saw police teams liberating children who had been forced to work in factories, farms and other industries.
The rescued children were handed over to child welfare authorities for rehabilitation and support. The crackdown is part of a broader initiative to enforce child labour laws and protect vulnerable children.
Police officials said the operation was a coordinated effort to dismantle illegal child labour networks and ensure the safety of the children involved.
The operation, carried out across various districts, saw police teams liberating children who had been forced to work in factories, farms and other industries.
The rescued children were handed over to child welfare authorities for rehabilitation and support. The crackdown is part of a broader initiative to enforce child labour laws and protect vulnerable children.
Police officials said the operation was a coordinated effort to dismantle illegal child labour networks and ensure the safety of the children involved.