By Special Correspondent
Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh Police demonstrated remarkable humanitarian sensitivity in January 2026 by safely rescuing 36 labourers stranded in Maharashtra and reuniting them with their families. In a joint operation, the Vidisha and Ashoknagar police acted promptly on information that workers had been taken out of the state on the pretext of employment and were allegedly forced to work under exploitative conditions.
Police at Deepankheda police station in Vidisha received information that around 20 labourers from village Barbatpur were being held in Maharashtra and were unable to return home. Similarly, local representatives in Ashoknagar reported that 16 workers were also stranded. Taking the matter seriously, police investigations confirmed their presence in village Giroli under Vashi police station in Dharashiva district of Maharashtra.
Joint teams from both districts travelled to Maharashtra, established contact with the workers and ensured their safe return by bus and train. The rescued group included men, women and children. The operation highlights the Madhya Pradesh Police’s commitment to protecting labourers, tribal communities and vulnerable sections, reinforcing its role not only as a law enforcement agency but also as a pillar of social responsibility and public service.
