The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)&nbsp;in India has sent notices to the Maharashtra government and the state’s police chief over 11 labourers allegedly being kept chained in Osmanabad district by a contractor to dig wells and prevent them from escaping, officials said on Monday.

The NHRC&nbsp;in a statement observed that the provisions of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act have been “grossly violated” by the contractor in this case.

The incident clearly indicates the “failure of the local administration to safeguard the labourers from such brutality committed upon them by the contractors, without any fear of the law”. The officers who failed to do their lawful duty are required to be dealt with according to law, the rights panel said.

The content of the media report, if true, amounts to a grave violation of the human rights of the labourers, the commission said.

The NHRC has taken “suo motu cognisance of a media report that 11 labourers were kept chained by the contractor to dig wells and prevent them from escaping in the Osmanabad district of Maharashtra,” it said in the statement on Monday.

The labourers were allegedly forced to work for 12 hours a day to dig a well without any wages. They got food once a day and were forced to answer nature’s call inside the well itself.

Reportedly, they were rescued on June 17 after one of them managed to sneak out, reached his village in the state’s Hingoli district and informed the police about the torture, the statement said.

Mere rescue by the police and arrest of some of the accused in this case is “not going to serve the purpose”, the rights panel observed.

Accordingly, it has issued notices to the state’s chief secretary and the director general of police, seeking a detailed report within four weeks.

“It should also include the status of the investigation being conducted in the case, action taken against the perpetrators and steps taken/proposed to be taken to ensure that such incidents do not recur in future anywhere in the area,” the statement added.

It is necessary for the administration to start proceedings as per labour laws in the case to ensure the proper release of all the labourers and that relief and rehabilitation laid down under the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act is provided to the victims without any delay, the rights body said.

It is also required on the part of the Osmanabad district magistrate to ensure “strict compliance” of the labour laws for the safety and security of the labourers working under contractors in the area, it added.

According to the June 21 media report, the labourers were deployed by the contractors two-three months ago to dig a well in Khamaswadi and Wakharwadi villages under the Dhoki police station limits in Osmanabad.

Reportedly, the contractors were “habitual in deploying these tactics” while engaging labourers for three-four months in such torturous conditions that, when released, they preferred running away without asking for their wages to escape more torture.

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India has sent notices to the Maharashtra government and the state’s police chief over 11 labourers allegedly being kept chained in Osmanabad district by a contractor to dig wells and prevent them from escaping, officials said on Monday.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India has sent notices to the Maharashtra government and the state’s police chief over 11 labourers allegedly being kept chained in Osmanabad district by a contractor to dig wells and prevent them from escaping, officials said on Monday. The NHRC in a statement observed that the provisions of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act have been “grossly violated” by the contractor in this case. The incident clearly indicates the “failure of the local administration to safeguard the labourers from such brutality committed upon them by the contractors, without any fear of the law”. The officers who failed to do their lawful duty are required to be dealt with according to law, the rights panel said. The content of the media report, if true, amounts to a grave violation of the human rights of the labourers, the commission said. The NHRC has taken “suo motu cognisance of a media report that 11 labourers were kept chained by the contractor to dig wells and prevent them from escaping in the Osmanabad district of Maharashtra,” it said in the statement on Monday. The labourers were allegedly forced to work for 12 hours a day to dig a well without any wages. They got food once a day and were forced to answer nature’s call inside the well itself. Reportedly, they were rescued on June 17 after one of them managed to sneak out, reached his village in the state’s Hingoli district and informed the police about the torture, the statement said. Mere rescue by the police and arrest of some of the accused in this case is “not going to serve the purpose”, the rights panel observed. Accordingly, it has issued notices to the state’s chief secretary and the director general of police, seeking a detailed report within four weeks. “It should also include the status of the investigation being conducted in the case, action taken against the perpetrators and steps taken/proposed to be taken to ensure that such incidents do not recur in future anywhere in the area,” the statement added. It is necessary for the administration to start proceedings as per labour laws in the case to ensure the proper release of all the labourers and that relief and rehabilitation laid down under the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act is provided to the victims without any delay, the rights body said. It is also required on the part of the Osmanabad district magistrate to ensure “strict compliance” of the labour laws for the safety and security of the labourers working under contractors in the area, it added. According to the June 21 media report, the labourers were deployed by the contractors two-three months ago to dig a well in Khamaswadi and Wakharwadi villages under the Dhoki police station limits in Osmanabad. Reportedly, the contractors were “habitual in deploying these tactics” while engaging labourers for three-four months in such torturous conditions that, when released, they preferred running away without asking for their wages to escape more torture. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India: 11 labourers being kept chained to dig wells in Osmanabad; NHRC sends notice to Maharashtra state govt

The renaming of the cities Aurangabad and Osmanabad was agreed by the Maharashtra state cabinet on Wednesday. Both places will now be called Sambhaji Nagar and Dharashiv, respectively. Additionally, DB Patil International Airport will now be known as Navi Mumbai Airport. Today's Maharashtra cabinet meeting resulted in the choice.

During the cabinet meeting, the Congress, a junior partner in the MVA government, demanded that the city of Pune be renamed Jijau Nagar after Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's mother and that the Mumbai Trans Harbour link between Sewree and Nhava Sheva in Navi Mumbai be given the name of the late A R Antulay, a former chief minister.

The Shiv Sena, which leads the ruling MVA coalition and is facing a rebellion by the majority of its MLAs, made its decision on the contentious matter of renaming the historically significant city of Aurangabad in central Maharashtra.

Uddhav Thackeray, the chief minister, presided over the cabinet gathering. The BJP had frequently reminded the Sena of its own previous demand to rename Aurangabad, which took its name from Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, when the Shiv Sena broke from its alliance with the BJP and joined forces with the Congress and NCP to create the MVA administration. 
 
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The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), led by Asaduddin Owaisi, has denounced the Uddhav Thackeray administration's intention to rename Aurangabad. The Shiv Sena leader made the choice, according to the party, since he had lost power. The action was described as "a superb example of cheap politics" as well.

Imtiaz Jaleel, an AIMIM MP from Aurangabad, remarked, "They made this choice when they started to lose power. I would want to inform Uddhav Ji that names can be changed but history cannot be altered. You're a fantastic example of dishonest politics. Only people can determine whether Aurangabad will keep its current name ".

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The renaming of the cities Aurangabad and Osmanabad was agreed by the Maharashtra state cabinet on Wednesday. Both places will now be called Sambhaji Nagar and Dharashiv, respectively.

The renaming of the cities Aurangabad and Osmanabad was agreed by the Maharashtra state cabinet on Wednesday. Both places will now be called Sambhaji Nagar and Dharashiv, respectively. Additionally, DB Patil International Airport will now be known as Navi Mumbai Airport. Today's Maharashtra cabinet meeting resulted in the choice. During the cabinet meeting, the Congress, a junior partner in the MVA government, demanded that the city of Pune be renamed Jijau Nagar after Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's mother and that the Mumbai Trans Harbour link between Sewree and Nhava Sheva in Navi Mumbai be given the name of the late A R Antulay, a former chief minister. The Shiv Sena, which leads the ruling MVA coalition and is facing a rebellion by the majority of its MLAs, made its decision on the contentious matter of renaming the historically significant city of Aurangabad in central Maharashtra. Uddhav Thackeray, the chief minister, presided over the cabinet gathering. The BJP had frequently reminded the Sena of its own previous demand to rename Aurangabad, which took its name from Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, when the Shiv Sena broke from its alliance with the BJP and joined forces with the Congress and NCP to create the MVA administration. LIVE Maharashtra Political Crisis: BJP set to stake claim in Maharashtra Owaisi's AIMIM slams Uddhav Thackeray The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), led by Asaduddin Owaisi, has denounced the Uddhav Thackeray administration's intention to rename Aurangabad. The Shiv Sena leader made the choice, according to the party, since he had lost power. The action was described as "a superb example of cheap politics" as well. Imtiaz Jaleel, an AIMIM MP from Aurangabad, remarked, "They made this choice when they started to lose power. I would want to inform Uddhav Ji that names can be changed but history cannot be altered. You're a fantastic example of dishonest politics. Only people can determine whether Aurangabad will keep its current name ". WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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PM Modi and Uddhav Thackeray last shared the dais in Mumbai in December 2016 at a function to lay the foundation stone of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj memorial off the Arabian Sea.

PM Modi & Uddhav Thackeray to share stage after 28 months at Osmanabad today

The Shiv Sena has given a shutdown call in Maharashtra&#39;s Osmanabad in support of MP Ravindra Gaikwad, who had assaulted an Air India employee on flight.

Meanwhile, the Shiv Sena is likely to bring privilege motion in the Parliament today over the issue of Gaikwad being put in &#39;no fly list&#39; of all airlines.

Air India and six private airlines banned the 56-year-old MP from flying as he refused to apologise for the incident that triggered nationwide outrage.

The MP from Osmanabad in Maharashtra had earlier downplayed reports suggesting that Air India is considering banning him from boarding its flights.

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&quot;I have the tickets, they can&#39;t blacklist me. I will board the Delhi-Pune Air India flight this evening. How can they not allow me?&quot; he said.

&quot;I will not apologise. It was not my fault, it was his fault. He should apologise. First ask him to apologise then we will see,&quot; Gaikwad told the media.

Sukumar, who was assaulted by Gaikwad, asserted that the elected representatives need to behave in a decent manner.

&quot;I am not scared at all, either with Gaikwad or with the Shiv Sena. I have been serving public and have also faced many who get irritated on such issues. It&#39;s a common thing for me,&quot; he added.

Earlier, the Centre also took cognizance of the incident and assured a thorough probe into the matter. &nbsp;

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Osmanabad is Ravindra Gaikwad's constituency

The Shiv Sena has given a shutdown call in Maharashtra's Osmanabad in support of MP Ravindra Gaikwad, who had assaulted an Air India employee on flight. Meanwhile, the Shiv Sena is likely to bring privilege motion in the Parliament today over the issue of Gaikwad being put in 'no fly list' of all airlines. Air India and six private airlines banned the 56-year-old MP from flying as he refused to apologise for the incident that triggered nationwide outrage. The MP from Osmanabad in Maharashtra had earlier downplayed reports suggesting that Air India is considering banning him from boarding its flights. Maharashtra: Shiv Sena gives a shutdown call in Osmanabad in support of Ravindra Gaikwad. He had assaulted an Air India employee on flight. pic.twitter.com/nwQau7vRHn — ANI (@ANI_news) March 27, 2017 × All airlines banning him (Ravindra Gaikwad) is not right, will raise it in both houses and in zero hour too: Anandrao Adsul, Shiv Sena pic.twitter.com/Kk6CA1wOUS — ANI (@ANI_news) March 27, 2017 × "I have the tickets, they can't blacklist me. I will board the Delhi-Pune Air India flight this evening. How can they not allow me?" he said. "I will not apologise. It was not my fault, it was his fault. He should apologise. First ask him to apologise then we will see," Gaikwad told the media. Sukumar, who was assaulted by Gaikwad, asserted that the elected representatives need to behave in a decent manner. "I am not scared at all, either with Gaikwad or with the Shiv Sena. I have been serving public and have also faced many who get irritated on such issues. It's a common thing for me," he added. Earlier, the Centre also took cognizance of the incident and assured a thorough probe into the matter. (ANI)

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