DENSU urges vigilance against fraudulent job recruitment
NEW DELHI, MAY 10 (MExN): Thirty-two individuals from Eastern Nagaland, who were reportedly stranded in exploitative conditions in Uttarakhand, were safely repatriated to Nagaland with the assistance of the Delhi Eastern Nagaland Students' Union (DENSU) and other state officials.
The workers, who hailed from villages including Tangnyu (9), Longwa (16), Phomching (5), Nokyan (1), and Yuching (1), were originally recruited for road construction jobs in Maharashtra. However, they were instead transported to Lapthal in Uttarakhand and left in isolation without valid documentation, wages, or access to basic amenities since March 21, 2025.
According to a statement from DENSU, the workers were found "without money, deprived of proper food, visibly fatigued and some showing signs of malnourishment.” Most were first-time migrants unfamiliar with urban systems and language, making them vulnerable and disoriented.
Upon reaching Delhi on May 9, the workers contacted DENSU, which quickly mobilized support. Temporary shelter and meals were arranged at Nagaland House, New Delhi, with logistical help from the office of the Joint Resident Commissioner. Basic necessities were provided, and the group was booked on the Brahmaputra Mail bound for Guwahati the same night.
DENSU executives personally guided the group, ensuring they boarded the correct train from Old Delhi Railway Station. “This is a sobering reminder of the dangers of unverified recruitment,” the union stated, urging citizens to verify job offers through official channels and insist on written contracts specifying wages, work location, and conditions.
DENSU, meanwhile, expressed deep gratitude to all contributors for their swift, compassionate response, which ensured the safe and dignified return of the stranded individuals.
