‘Pit bulls guarded us, we were beaten like dogs’: Rescued bonded labourers recall months of horror

The rescued labourers have recounted their horrific experiences, stating that they were beaten with rods and kept under the watchful eyes of pit bulls. The presence of these aggressive dogs was meant to intimidate and scare them, preventing any attempts to escape. The labourers were allegedly subjected to months of torture and inhumane treatment at the hands of their captors. The disposable bowls factory in Muzaffarnagar's Mandi village, where the labourers were held captive, has been the focus of a police investigation following the rescue operation. Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the case, while the owner of the factory is currently absconding. The police are also probing a claim of murder, as part of their ongoing investigation into the alleged captivity racket. The labourers' accounts of their time in captivity have shed light on the brutal conditions they endured, with the use of pit bulls as a means of control being a particularly disturbing aspect of their ordeal. As the investigation continues, the authorities will be working to piece together the full extent of the labourers' experiences and to bring those responsible to justice.