In a shocking incident in Karnataka's Vijayapura district, three labourers were subjected to brutal violence by their employer for returning late to work after Sankranti celebrations. The incident, which took place at a brick kiln near Star Chowk in Gandhinagar, has drawn widespread outrage after a video of the assault surfaced online.
The victims, identified as Sadashiva Madar, S. Babaladi, and Umesh from Chakkaliki village in Bagalkot district, were tied up and beaten mercilessly with iron pipes. The footage shows the workers being restrained with ropes, their legs stretched out, as one of the assailants beats their feet while another holds their hair. The labourers' cries of pain underline the severity of the abuse.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the kiln owner, Khemu Rathod, became furious after the labourers returned four days late despite their assurances to complete the pending work. Police confirmed that the workers had received an advance payment from Rathod but faced this inhumane punishment for the delay.
Vijayapura Superintendent of Police Laxman B. Nimbargi assured the media that strict legal action would be taken against Rathod and others involved. Police have registered a case and begun their investigation.
The incident highlights not only a breach of labour rights but also a grave violation of basic human dignity.
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Harrowing assault at a brick kiln exposes gross human rights violations

Labourers Brutally Beaten in Karnataka Over Festival Delay

Harrowing assault at a brick kiln exposes gross human rights violations

January 20, 2025 | 15:40 IST