Workers accuse employer of torture

Manama

Four persons working for a cleaning company lodged a complaint at Khamis police station against their sponsor, alleging harassment. A case has been registered on the complaint filed by employees Praveesh, Ashraf, Thomas and Jitesh. 

Praveesh told DT News that the sponsor allegedly beat up all the employees regularly, whenever he got angry. According to him, as many as six people have been working for the company. 

Praveesh said that recently Thomas had taken passport from the employer to apply for a new passport for his newborn baby. “Within a few days, the employer entered the house of Thomas and asked his passport back. When Thomas informed him that the passport was with the Indian Embassy, the employer bashed up Thomas in front of his wife,” he said. “Later he took Thomas to the labourers’ accommodation and beat him up again in front of other colleagues.” 

Two days ago, Thomas and Jitesh were subjected to torture by the employer as they resisted to do overtime work, the employees alleged.

Perturbed by regular harassment, they immediately contacted social worker Salam Mambatumoola. Later they filed the case with the help of Salam.

The social worker informed that the victims would approach Indian Embassy, seeking help to fight their case.