labor exploitation
Indian Laborers Stranded in Kyrgyzstan: Families Allege Torture and Exploitation
Dec 06, 2025 10:05 am CST
Twelve laborers from Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit district are reportedly stranded in Kyrgyzstan, with their families alleging torture and exploitation. Each worker paid approximately Rs 2.5 lakh to recruitment agents who provided misleading contracts on 59-day visas. The Pilibhit district administration has submitted a report to the UP Home Department to facilitate their safe return as the workers continue sending video messages pleading for rescue.
48 Indian Workers Stranded in Tunisia Without Pay: Urgent Appeal for Government Intervention
Oct 31, 2025 11:40 pm CST
Forty-eight migrant workers from Jharkhand are stranded in Tunisia without pay for four months, facing exploitation and threats from their employer. The workers have appealed to the Indian government for urgent repatriation assistance, citing deceptive employment practices and harsh working conditions under Gurugram-based Prem Power Construction Private Limited.
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.