11 child labourers from Bihar rescued in Raj

Eleven children from Bihar working in a bangle factory in the city were rescued in a raid carried out on the World Day Against Child Labour today.
Police said the rescued children, who were between the ages of six and twelve, have been sent to a juvenile home till their parents arrive.
"The children were rescued from a bangle factory in the Bhatta Basti area of the city," police said.
Factory owner Laddu Thakur has been arrested, while Tavrez Khan, who brought the children from Bihar, is absconding, said the SHO of Bhatta Basti police station, Harji Ram.
He said all the rescued children are boys and the factory was raided following a tip-off that its owner had employed the kids for several months.

Khan was the person who visited the poor families in the villages of Bihar, the SHO said, adding that his role in luring families and involvement in trafficking is still under investigation.
"We have booked both the accused for trafficking and confinement of children. Further investigation is on," the SHO said.