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Police registered a case under BNS sections 143 and 351(2), along with the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act and SC/ST Act.

The accused allegedly used a prior advance to trap the victims into forced labour at his brick kiln in Bhiwandi.

The case highlights ongoing exploitation of seasonal migrant workers in Maharashtra, who are often pushed into debt-based bondage.

A case of human trafficking has been registered recently against a brick kiln owner for allegedly forcing three individuals into bonded labour in Maharashtra's Thane district, Police officials told media on Friday December 5. Among three victims, two are women, according to Police.

Pandari Patil, a brick kiln owner from Chinchvali village in Bhiwandi, went to a brick kiln and allegedly forcibly to

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