The first three months of my work was considered a training period so this was not calculated into the three-year contract. I was fed rotten rice and as soon as I joined the mill I developed stomach pain.
After two years and eight months of working at the mill I was accused by the supervisor of stealing a jewel from a co-worker. I was fired and not paid for any of my previous work.
We tried to fight it but were only given Rs. 2,457. We are poor and cannot fight against such big people. The cheaters should be punished.
Narrative provided by Anti-Slavery International from their report ‘Slavery on the High Street: Forced Labour in the manufacture of garments for international brands’, June 2012.
