Nine Irulars rescued from brick kiln near Ambur

Nine members of the Irular tribal community, including women and children, were rescued from a brick kiln near Ambur, Tirupattur, where they had been subjected to bonded labor for over a decade. They were forced to work long hours (over 15 hours/day) without proper facilities, subjected to physical abuse, and held captive after an advance payment of ₹15,000. The rescue was carried out by revenue officials and the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) after observing violations of labor rules. The rescued individuals were provided with release certificates to access financial aid and government schemes for bonded laborers.