Image used for representational purposes (Photo | Express Illustrations) 
Odisha

Minor engaged as a domestic help girl rescued

Bhubaneswar Childline on Monday rescued a 13-year-old girl, who was reportedly engaged as a domestic help in a Nalco employee’s house since the last three months.

Express News Service

BHUBANESWAR: Bhubaneswar Childline on Monday rescued a 13-year-old girl, who was reportedly engaged as a domestic help in a Nalco employee’s house since the last three months.

Childline officials said the girl’s father is a house painter and her mother works as a domestic help. She was staying with her parents in a slum under Nayapalli police limits.

A video of the minor girl engaged as domestic help went viral on social media on Monday. The girl’s employer later handed her over to Nalco Women’s Club. Subsequently, Childline officials rescued the girl, produced her before additional CWC and sent her to an open shelter.

LIVE | West Asia conflict: Iran says 'ready for long war' with US and Israel, warns countries to keep out

Sean Penn: Hollywood's rebel with a cause wins third Oscar

Trump’s plea to guard Hormuz brings no promises as Iran says strait open to all but US and its allies

India steps up engagement with Gulf, EU nations as West Asia conflict deepens

Single-phase Assam poll puts identity, development, graft, Zubeen Garg ‘murder’ row in focus

SCROLL FOR NEXT