Two Indians detained in Italy for forcing 33 fellow citizens to work on farms as slaves.

In a shocking report, two Indian citizens have been taken into custody for allegedly exploiting 33 farm workers from India in the Verona province in Italy. This incident comes just weeks after the tragic death of a Sikh laborer who bled to death while working on a farm.

According to ANSA news agency, the suspects, who own two agricultural companies, have been found guilty of tax evasion and have had assets worth 475,000 euros seized by the finance police. The two alleged gangmasters were arrested on Saturday and are currently being investigated for crimes related to slavery and labor exploitation.

The incident has brought attention to the issue of modern-day slavery in Italy, particularly in light of the death of Satnam Singh, a 31-year-old farm worker from India. Singh lost his life after his arm was severed by a strawberry wrapping machine and his employer abandoned him, resulting in excessive bleeding. The Indian government has urged Italy to take swift action against those responsible for Singh's death.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has condemned the brutal treatment of Singh, stating that it does not reflect the values of the Italian people. She also called for harsh punishment for those involved in such inhumane acts. However, this is not an isolated incident, as gangmastering and the exploitation of migrant farm workers is a recurring problem in Italy, especially in the southern regions.

Latina, a city in central Italy, is home to thousands of immigrant laborers, many of whom are Sikhs, and are forced to work under the control of the local 'agro-mafia'. This has been reported by various Italian media outlets. The situation is worsened by the fact that workplace accidents have increased, with 268 fatal accidents occurring in the first four months of this year alone, according to the Italian workplace accident insurance agency INAIL.

The exploitation of vulnerable workers, particularly migrants, is a grave issue that needs to be addressed and eradicated. The Italian government must take necessary measures to protect the rights and well-being of all workers and put an end to these heinous crimes. The tragic death of Satnam Singh and the enslavement of 33 Indian laborers serve as a reminder of the urgent need for action against modern-day slavery in Italy.

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