Adivasi laborer loses hand in factory, gets no support

Saroj Paraste is interviewing an adivasi laborer Som Singh Tekam in Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh whose right hand was cut while working on a cresher. Mr Tekam says he worked in the factory for 17 years but the factory owner has not given him any support and he has not got any help from Govt. He has 3 children who are in bad shape after he can not do any work. Saroj ji says who ever is listening this message please help Tekam ji get some support. For more Saroj ji can be reached at 09407822445

Posted on: Aug 03, 2011. Tags: Saroj Paraste

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