Ludhiana, July 15: As part of the ongoing campaign against child labour, the Jodhewal Police in Ludhiana have registered a case against two factory owners for allegedly employing minor children at their manufacturing units.

A total of 19 children were rescued during the operation.

19 Children Rescued During Raids

According to the complainant, Reetu, a resident of Fakir Chand Wali Gali on Qila Road in Bathinda and Project Officer with Bachpan Bachao Andolan, a joint inspection was carried out with her team.

On June 12, 2026, the team conducted a raid at New Lyzed Enterprises located in the Gill Canal area, where 17 minor children were rescued from child labour.

The team later inspected Mukt Hosiery Works, where two more minor children were rescued.

All 19 children were shifted to the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) office at Gill Canal for further legal proceedings and care.

Factory Owners Booked Under Child Labour and Juvenile Justice Laws

Based on the complaint, the Jodhewal Police registered an FIR against the owners of New Lyzed Enterprises and Mukt Hosiery Works.

The accused have been booked under Sections 3 and 14 of the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, and Sections 75 and 79 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.

Police Investigation Underway

Police said the investigation is in progress and further legal action will be taken based on the findings of the probe.