Margherita, Assam – In a determined effort to combat child labor, a 12-year-old boy was rescued from a cosmetic shop in Margherita, Tinsukia district, on Tuesday. Acting on a tip-off, a district-level task force conducted a rescue operation at Jindal Cosmetics, a shop owned by Amit Jindal, located on Balukad Road.
Leading the operation, the task force included Labour Officer Uttam Pegu, social worker Shyam Kumar Upadhaya, officials from the District Child Protection Office (DCPO) Tinsukia, Sub-Inspector Debika Sonowal, and CWPO Margherita Police Station. Additionally, Nilomoni Doly, a case worker from Child Helpline Tinsukia, played a key role in securing the child’s release.
The young boy, originally from Bihar, had been working at the shop for the past month while residing with his parents in a rented house in Margherita. Following the rescue, he was brought to Margherita Police Station, where officials initiated an inquiry into the circumstances of his employment and the responsibility of those involved.
As authorities continue their investigation, the incident sheds light on the persistence of child labor issues and emphasizes the need for ongoing vigilance and action to protect vulnerable children in Assam.