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Minor forced to work as bonded labourer over unpaid loan

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SHILLONG: In an alleged case of bonded labour, a minor girl was forced to work in the house of a businesswoman for almost a year to repay Rs. 30,000 together with 10% interest borrowed by the family of the minor.
Concerned over the atrocities against the minor, an FIR was lodged on Friday seeking action against the businesswoman.
As per the FIR, thirteen-year-old Baiahunlang Wanshan, daughter of Fillmility Wanshan of Lawsohtun Block 6, has been held by Renu Nongbri of Mawkhar in her house for the last one year as her family was unable to repay a loan amount of Rs. 30,000 plus 10 per cent interest owed to the accused (Renu) and her brother.
According to the FIR, besides the minor, one more elder member of Fillmility Wanshan also was forced to work in the house of Renu who refused to release the minor girl till the money was paid.
The FIR also said that the minor girl was often forced to go to Bara Bazar to collect interest money paid to some customers of Renu.
Since the victims were afraid to approach the police, CSWO president Agnes Kharshiing filed the FIR on their behalf.

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