Chennai police rescued two women in their 20s, Reshma and Sandhya, along with a 17-year-old girl late Monday from a home in Valasaravakkam where they had been held as bonded laborers for five years. Police arrested Rashida, 50, who allegedly forced the three to work without breaks after their families borrowed ₹1 lakh each. The women endured work hours from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m., including chores and pet care, and reportedly faced severe abuse, including branding with hot iron.
Village administrative officer S. Thangapandian received reports that five people, including minors, were working as bonded laborers at Rashida’s residence. A team of officials conducted a search, successfully freeing the three individuals, who were placed in government care.
Rashida faces charges under the Bonded Labour System Abolition Act of 1976, the Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita (BNS), and the Juvenile Justice Act. She was produced before a magistrate and later released on bail.
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