Guwahati, June 12 -- Reported by Farhana Ahmed

North Lakhimpur: Six minor boys were rescued at the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border after they were allegedly being trafficked for construction work in Arunachal Pradesh, highlighting concerns over child labour and trafficking on the eve of World Day Against Child Labour.

The minors, along with an adult, were rescued by members of the Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuva Chatra Parichad (AJYCP) at Ruksin Gate near Murkongselek while they were waiting for Inner Line Permit (ILP) passes to enter Arunachal Pradesh.

According to AJYCP leader Gyan Sarma, who led the operation, the group arrived at Murkongselek railway station on the 15613 Guwahati-Murkongselek Lachit Express at around 8.30 am on June 11. The ...