Of 28 rescued from pesticide factory, 23 were minors

Jammu, Oct. 14 -- The child labour racket at a pesticide factory in Kathua's Hatli industrial area is now confirmed. Of the 28 workers rescued from a pesticide factory, 23 are minors, and police have registered a case against the company's management under the Juvenile Act.

The 23 minors include 10 boys and 13 girls. Even so, the Labour Department has yet to take any action against the factory.

Reports said that the Labour Department has not yet received the complete reports and will act only after receiving them. The Social Welfare Department, Kathua, has also not shared any information on the matter.

According to sources, a board of doctors at GMC Kathua examined all 28 rescued workers, 10 boys and 18 girls. All 10 boys were found to b...