Overview
- The group was freed on Sunday in Majalgaon taluka after roughly three months of forced work under threats.
- All 31 survivors are members of tribal communities from Jalgaon district.
- The rescue followed complaints from relatives that prompted a coordinated operation by the district collectorate, the District Funds Service Authority and the NGO Jansahas.
- The effort proceeded under guidance from District and Sessions Judge Anand Yawalkar plus Beed Collector Vivek Johnson, with SDO Gaurav Ingole, Tehsildar Santosh Ruikar, PI Balak Koli and Labour Officer Ajay Lavhale executing the action.
- Post-rescue, Johnson met the group and said he would work with Jalgaon officials to arrange schooling and welfare for the children, while reports have not detailed any arrests or charges.