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Migrant Workers Attacked in Chhattisgarh, Return Home Distraught
7 Jan
Summary
- Eight migrant workers from Purulia were allegedly assaulted by Bajrang Dal members.
- The incident occurred after a dispute over wages at a bread factory in Raipur.
- Four workers returned to Purulia, while four minors are awaiting their return.
Four migrant workers from Purulia, who were allegedly assaulted by Bajrang Dal members in Chhattisgarh on Sunday, have returned to their home district on Tuesday. The workers, employed at a bread factory in Raipur, reportedly had a disagreement over wages with their employers. This led to an incident where nearly 50 individuals, identified as Bajrang Dal members, allegedly attacked them, accusing them of being Bangladeshi nationals.
Authorities from Raipur district's Kotwali police station intervened, rescuing the workers and alerting the Purulia district police. After verification of documents, four adult workers were permitted to return, while the four minors were placed in a local juvenile home. The returning workers, including Sheikh Jasim and Sheikh Alam from Chepri village, appeared deeply shaken upon their arrival.
Purulia Superintendent of Police Vaibhav Tiwari stated that all necessary documentation was sent to the concerned police station, confirming no criminal records for the affected individuals. Discussions are reportedly ongoing to facilitate the safe return of the remaining four minors. The incident highlights the vulnerability of migrant workers and raises concerns about vigilantism.
