migrant worker rights
Bengal Domestic Worker and Husband Allegedly Tortured by Bengaluru Police Over False Theft Accusation
Nov 04, 2025 03:24 pm CST
A 34-year-old domestic worker from West Bengal and her husband were allegedly subjected to a three-hour assault by Bengaluru police officers at Varthur Police Station after being falsely accused of stealing a diamond ring. The Karnataka State Human Rights Commission is now investigating the incident, with the Home Minister demanding a detailed report on the alleged police brutality that left the woman requiring hospital treatment.
Stranded Indian Worker Appeals for PM Modi's Help as Saudi Employer Confiscates Passport
Oct 25, 2025 07:29 pm CST
An Indian worker from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh has made a desperate video appeal after being allegedly trapped in Saudi Arabia by his employer who confiscated his passport and threatened his life. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh is attempting to locate him following his viral plea for help, highlighting ongoing challenges for migrant workers despite Saudi Arabia's recent abolition of the controversial kafala sponsorship system.