Bonded Labour Probe Falls Short, HHRC Demands Swift Action in Haryana Case

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The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has expressed disappointment with the investigation into the case of a 15-year-old boy forced into bonded labour in Haryana. The boy, from Bihar, was abducted at a railway station and made to work at a dairy farm, where he suffered injuries. According to the Commission's order, the probe is incomplete, vague, and lacks crucial details. The HHRC has directed the police and administration to explain the abduction and exploitation of the boy and to arrest the accused. The boy was found by a teacher in Nuh, Haryana, who provided medical assistance and informed the police. An FIR was registered under the Juvenile Justice Act, but the HHRC found the report unsatisfactory. The Commission has sought an explanation from the Superintendent of Police, Nuh, and has directed her to personally monitor the case, verify the location of the incident, and ensure a comprehensive investigation. The HHRC has also called for the identification and arrest of the accused and an investigation into bonded labour practices at the dairy farm. Reports from other officials, including the Deputy Commissioners of Jind and Nuh, have not been received yet. The HHRC has directed them to submit their status reports before the next hearing. The Commission has also directed the Commissioner of Police, Jhajjar; Superintendent of Police, Nuh; Assistant Labour Commissioner, Jind; and other officials to submit their reports before the next hearing. The HHRC had earlier observed that the incident represents a grave violation of constitutional rights and exposes the failure of institutional mechanisms meant to protect children. The Commission has called for swift action to be taken to ensure justice for the victim and to prevent such incidents in the future.