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Modern Day Slavery in Indian Sandstone Quarries

Millions of sandstone quarry workers in India are trapped in modern day slavery due to debt bondage and toxic working conditions, leading to terminal lung diseases. The workers, often from lower castes, are forced to take out loans to treat their illnesses, which they cannot pay back. This situation leads to a life of debt bondage and has devastating effects on their families.

Social Sciences, Criminology & Law Enforcement, White-Collar Crime