In a remarkable turn of events, Bhim Singh, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, was reunited with his family nearly 30 years after being abducted and forced into bonded labor. Reflecting on his traumatic experiences, Bhim Singh recalled that he was kidnapped by strangers while returning from school and taken to Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, where he was forced to work as a bonded laborer for several years. He said he was made to tend to sheep and goats in a village.
Singh described how the kidnappers provided him with food only once a day and often subjected him to physical abuse. However, one day, a kind-hearted individual took notice of his condition and dropped him off in Ghaziabad. With the help of the police, Singh was finally able to reunite with his family.
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Speaking to ANI, Bhim Singh shared his story: “When along with my sister, I was returning from school, some people kidnapped us and took us to Jaisalmer, Rajasthan…I used to rear sheep and goats in the village…They used to tie me to a tree and give me food only one time in the evening… They used to beat me… A person saw me in this condition and dropped me off in Ghaziabad…Then the police station offered me help and reunited me with my family…”
ACP Sahibabad Rajneesh Kumar Upadhyay explained that when Singh first arrived at the police station, he couldn’t remember his home address. After hearing Singh’s ordeal, the police formed a team and circulated his details on social media.
Upadhyay explained: “…A person (Bhim Singh) came to the police station and was unable to tell which area he belonged to… After listening to his (Bhim Singh) ordeal, we formed a team and spread information about him on social media. After getting to know about him (Bhim Singh) through social media, many families contacted us… One of them, Tula Ram’s family also contacted us and he (Bhim Singh) immediately recognised his family members… He (Bhim Singh) has been reunited with his family members… Further investigation is underway…”
The police confirmed that the investigation into the case is ongoing.
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