Uttarakhand man rescued from bonded labour in Punjab after 17 yrs
A Uttarakhand man named Rajesh was recently rescued from bonded labour in Punjab after 17 years. An NGO rescued him after seeing a video online that showed Rajesh at a cowshed in a dishevelled condition. Rajesh's sister said, "He (Rajesh) was assaulted day and night...and not allowed to step out...once, he tried to escape but was caught and beaten up."