Gujarat Teen Punished with Iron Rod for Food Waste

In a shocking incident from Gujarat, a young boy from Kalna has become a victim of severe abuse while working in a factory. At just 11 years old, he has endured relentless beatings for allegedly wasting food, leaving him unable to walk. The situation escalated to the point where he developed wounds on his neck. After realizing the gravity of the situation,the factory owner sent him back to Howrah through an intermediary. Currently, he is receiving treatment at a local hospital, while his family has lodged a complaint with the police and local authorities.The boy, hailing from the Uplati area of Kalna, was sent to work in rajkot, Gujarat, about two years ago due to financial hardships. He was employed by a man named Hapan Mallik at City Gold. Reports indicate that the abuse was not just physical; the owner allegedly monitored phone calls to prevent the boy from reporting his mistreatment. His parents, Purnima and Bishwanath Durlav, revealed that their son was beaten daily with an iron rod for minor infractions, such as wasting rice. This harrowing story sheds light on the grim realities of child labor in India, raising urgent questions about the enforcement of labor laws and the protection of vulnerable children.