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Tamil Nadu\u2019s Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has ordered a detailed study and crackdown on child labour across the state after a remarkable rescue operation that freed four young brothers from bondage at a goat farm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These four boys (ages 6, 7, 8 and 9) had been \u201cbought\u201d from their family by a wealthy farm owner in Thanjavur district. He paid 25,000 rupees each for the older boys two years ago, and then just 6,000 each for the younger two last year (about $820 USD total).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This man had preyed on their family\u2019s desperate poverty\u2014amplified by the Covid-19 pandemic\u2014and convinced the parents to let the boys work. He forced the brothers to look after 500 goats in a vast rural area and later re-sold the two younger boys to other farmers. They all had to walk barefoot across rough terrain to graze goats, often with just one meager meal of rice gruel each day. They had no contact with the outside world and lacked many social skills for kids their age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On December 4\u2014after enduring frequent physical violence from the owner\u2014the two elder brothers escaped to find help. They met a local man who turned out to be a survivor of bonded labour himself. He connected the children to SHED India, IJM\u2019s casework partner in the district, who worked with local authorities to rescue them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On December 5, SHED India staff supported district officials on an operation to confront the owner and rescue the two younger boys. He initially denied knowing where they were, but officials were persistent until the missing boys were found. They gave the four brothers formal Release Certificates, which break their bonds to the farm owner and entitle them to government benefits and protection going forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From there, the case then made the front page of The Times of India<\/em><\/a> on December 14, which brought it to the immediate attention of state-level officials and the Chief Minister. He has directed the State Social Welfare Department to carry out a thorough study of the area and conduct urgent rescue operations to free other children from abuse.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, on December 16, the farm owner was officially arrested and will soon face charges for child labour and human trafficking, among other offenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One IJM staff member shared, \u201cGovernment officials in Thanjavur exhibited sheer determination and excellent coordination with the sole aim of rescuing the four minor siblings. We have often witnessed offenders going to any extent to retain their workforce. But today, we see government officials stand their ground without counting the cost until every person is rescued and brought to safety.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She added, \u201cIn addition to this, we see the state government take immediate action to launch a crackdown and a study to assess the situation. This is indeed a heartening snapshot of transformation in Tamil Nadu\u2019s justice system.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, the four rescued brothers are being counseled and cared for at a shelter home until they can be reunited with their parents. They are receiving medical care for the cuts and bruises on their feet from the hard work. Because they had experienced severe isolation and malnutrition at such a young age, they require intensive care to successfully rejoin society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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