9 young workers rescued during raids in Morbi in September
Legal action initiated against institutions in Tankara and Morbi; hotels, dhabas, and industrial units instructed not to employ child labourers
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
21 October 2026, 8:30 pm · Updated 11:06 am · 1 min read
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Morbi :: An intensive campaign is being conducted by the Office of the Assistant Labour Commissioner under the guidance of the Chairman of the District Task Force Committee and the District Collector, with the aim of preventing child labour and protecting the rights of young children in the district.
During the month of September-2026, the anti-child labour task force conducted surprise raids in the Morbi and Tankara areas. On 08/09/2026, 8 young workers were rescued from child labour at 'Himalaya Frame LLP' located in Tankara. Subsequently, on 22/09/2026, 1 young worker was rescued from the establishment of 'Devubhai Ganthiyawala' in Morbi. Thus, a total of 9 children were rescued in the month of September, and strict legal action has been initiated against both institutions.
During the raids, all hotel, dhaba, and industrial unit operators in the district were strictly instructed never to employ child labourers in their establishments. Such campaigns and strict actions will continue in the future as well. The Assistant Labour Commissioner, Morbi, has requested citizens to immediately report to the Office of the Assistant Labour Commissioner, Morbi, or the Child Helpline number 1098 if child labour is observed anywhere in the district.
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