Assam: 19 Labourers from Nagaon, Allegedly Held Hostage in Arunachal Pradesh

GUWAHATI-   At least 19 labourers from Kachua in Assam’s Nagaon district have allegedly been held hostage by a contractor in Arunachal Pradesh. The labourers had travelled to Dibang Valley for road construction work, but are now reportedly being detained and prevented from returning home.

The families of the labourers have lodged a complaint at Kachua police station, urging the Assam Police to take action and rescue the stranded workers.

The families of the stranded workers also alleged that the contractor, who hired them, is refusing to let them return unless an exorbitant sum of Rs 8 lakh is paid.

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Family members also made a heartfelt appeal to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, requesting his intervention to secure the safe returns of labourers.

According to media report that “ the workers were hired by a contractor who has since ceased salary payments without any explanation.

This abrupt halt in wages has left the labourers in a precarious situation, with many reportedly running out of food and water. Even they don’t have the money to recharge their mobile phones to contact their family members.

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The families of the stranded workers have raised serious concerns about the mental harassment faced by their loved ones.

This incident has sparked outrage in the local community, as concerns grow over the well-being of the stranded workers in the harsh conditions of Dibang Valley.