The children were rescued from two units in Brahmpuri following a raid by authorities on a tip-off by Bachpan Bachao Andolan.
One employer was arrested and the two establishments had been sealed, a release said.
One of the children rescued was as young as 6-year-old while the eldest was 12-year-old. All of them were trafficked from the villages of Bihar during the span of last 1 to 2 years.
"They were forced to work under pitiable and inhuman conditions for more than 17 hours a day for no wages and made to live and sleep within the confines of a single room.
"When they were rescued today, many of them did not have proper clothes and all of them looked tired and deprived of sleep," the NGO said.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app