Two Manipuri women, who were allegedly trafficked, were
rescued here on Sunday afternoon after they were forced to work as
domestic help in the city.
Manohar Elavarthi of
Praja Rajakiya Vedike, which was involved in the rescue operation, said
the girls were lured by agents and were promised jobs in a beauty
parlour along with free food and accommodation. However, they were made
to work as domestic help much against their wishes. Although the girls
wanted to go back to Manipur, their employers did not allow them to go
out or talk to anyone. One of the girls managed to call her mother in
Manipur and the parents contacted the association for help. The members
of the PRV located the agent on the pretext of employing the girls.
“They initially asked us for money but we managed we rescue the girls,”
he said. Mr. Manohar said that they would soon approach the City Police
Commissioner regarding the matter as well. Deputy Commissioner of Police
(South) H.S. Revanna said; “We were informed about the incident by a
third party but we have not received any complaint,” he said.