Guna Rescues 26 Tribal Laborers Exploited in Maharashtra Sugarcane Fields

• 26 tribal laborers from Guna, MP, were rescued from Maharashtra after being lured with false promises of sugarcane harvesting work.
• They were forced to work without wages, restricted from returning, and only provided food, despite a promised daily wage of 600 rupees.
• The Guna administration, led by the Collector, coordinated with Maharashtra districts to successfully bring the laborers back.
• The incident exposes widespread exploitation of migrant laborers in Maharashtra's sugarcane belt, with more laborers reportedly stranded in Solapur.
• Authorities have ordered strict action against middlemen and contractors, and efforts are ongoing to rescue other stranded laborers.

Why It Matters: Guna administration rescued 26 exploited tribal laborers from Maharashtra, exposing widespread migrant worker abuse.