Our investigation uncovered a chilling reality in Maharashtra's sugar industry, where workers face extreme violence, abduction, and even death for attempting to leave abusive conditions.
Local families shared harrowing accounts of their experiences, revealing a systematic pattern of intimidation and exploitation that keeps workers trapped in a cycle of suffering.
Despite reports of severe abuses—including illegal underage marriage and coerced medical procedures—workers find themselves powerless to escape due to threats, violence, and lack of police support.
The environment within many sugar mills is so oppressive that some laborers described being held captive, with any attempts to escape leading to dire consequences.
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