Man from Kasaragod among 18 freed from alleged bonded labour in Karnataka - The HinduPublished - April 19, 2026 12:24 am IST - KASARAGODUday Kumar, 35, a native of Puthige in Kasaragod, who was among the 18 labourers rescued from alleged bonded labour at a farm in Karnataka’s Hassan district, was brought back and handed over to the Kasaragod district administration on Saturday (April 18), officials said.The workers, including two Keralites, were freed during a joint raid by the Karnataka police and the Revenue department in Chatnahalli village near Halebeedu in Karnataka. According to officials, the labourers had been confined and forced to work without wages.Published - April 19, 2026 12:24 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }