Indian workers in Sri Lanka will be returned home after the Indian high Commission in Colombo intervened following allegations of mistreatment by management in Sri Lanka, reports The Hindu.
The Indian foreign minister, Sushma Swaraj, issued the directive, after relatives of the workers appealed to the central government to secure the return of the mistreated workers.
“They’re not being held captive; they’re facing labour issues. I assure you we’re in constant touch with the company and the men will be back in India within 24 to 48 hours,” said External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin.
The 77 workers are mostly from the Bihar and Uttar Pradesh regions of India.
The Indian foreign minister, Sushma Swaraj, issued the directive, after relatives of the workers appealed to the central government to secure the return of the mistreated workers.
“They’re not being held captive; they’re facing labour issues. I assure you we’re in constant touch with the company and the men will be back in India within 24 to 48 hours,” said External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin.
The 77 workers are mostly from the Bihar and Uttar Pradesh regions of India.