What happened in this factory still haunts India | Muzaffarnagar Horror | Hindi | Wronged

Incident Overview (22 June 2026)

On 22 June 2026, patrol police from Titavi police station in Muzaffarnagar found a severely injured, emaciated man staggering onto the road. He was covered in old and fresh wounds, had no slippers or clean clothing, and was so gravely ill/decomposed that officers struggled to stay near him.

Unable to question him immediately on the roadside, police brought him to the station. There, he managed to drink water and gradually recounted what had happened.

Victim’s Account: Recruitment and Abduction

The man identified himself as Vikram Singh from Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

According to Vikram, about three months earlier, he traveled to Haridwar with friends and met Ankit Baliyan, who offered him a job in a factory making disposable plates for ₹12,000 per month, including food and accommodation. Ankit claimed the work involved only machine operation, with an 8-hour workday.

• Vikram initially refused because he was already earning ₹15,000 in Rajasthan.
• Vikram alleged that Ankit increased the offer and encouraged him to come.
• Vikram also claimed Ankit told Vikram’s friends not to wait, and to return home.

During the night journey from Haridwar to Muzaffarnagar, Vikram repeatedly tried to figure out the factory’s location, but Ankit allegedly avoided answering and kept the car windows tinted.

When Vikram arrived, Vikram said Ankit’s behavior changed abruptly. Multiple people allegedly seized Vikram’s belongings and documents, including his:

• Mobile
• Wallet
• Aadhaar card

Vikram stated that his Aadhaar was burned, his mobile was smashed, and he was dragged into a locked back room at the factory.

The “Factory” as a High-Security Prison

Inside, Vikram reportedly realized the “factory” functioned as a high-security prison, with:

• High walls and electric fencing
• CCTV coverage across the premises
• Guards at gates
• Attack dogs positioned to prevent escape

Although machines used for disposable plates were present, Vikram learned there were 11 other trapped workers operating under coercion.

He described the workers as:

• silent and fearful
• visibly starving and traumatized
• bearing scars from repeated injuries

Alleged Torture and Brutal Control

Vikram described methods used to control and punish workers who tried to resist.

According to his account:

• Workers were threatened with severe punishment if they stopped the machines.
• Workers were allegedly slapped or beaten for speaking, or even for requesting water.
• They received only minimal dry food, kept on the factory floor.
• When workers tried to rest, CCTV surveillance allegedly allowed guards to beat them immediately.
• Torture allegedly escalated when workers fainted or became too weak.

Reported punishments included:

• Branding with hot irons
• Whipping
• Beatings with belts and sticks
• Forced equipment restraint, including leather tweezers
• Threats of shooting

Vikram also alleged that:

• Loud music was used to drown out screams.
• Workers were kept in dark rooms without comfort.

Escape Attempt and Police Contact

After about three months, Vikram decided to escape. He said he observed the facility’s routine, identified weak points in guard behavior, and seized an opportunity when plastic shavings were handled near the gate.

He escaped shortly after midnight, when a drunk guard allegedly entered to lock workers in. Vikram reportedly:

• slipped past the guard
• ran through fields and roads
• flagged down an approaching police vehicle around the early morning
• collapsed from exhaustion

Police Response and Rescue Operation

Police initially arrested Vikram after hearing his statement and informed his family. Because 11 workers were still believed trapped, authorities acted quickly.

A joint operation was formed involving:

• Rural Special Operations Group (SOG)
• local police
• the Labor Department

Using Vikram’s information, authorities investigated nearby disposable-plate factories and zeroed in on the Kisan Sarkar House Factory in Mandi village.

Officers cordoned the site, entered through the gates, and:

• rescued the 11 workers from a locked room
• arrested Pradeep Baliyan (owner)
• arrested Shiva Tyagi (supervisor)

Authorities also pursued Ankit Baliyan separately and searched for torture weapons.

Additional Allegation: Death of Arjun Topi

The investigation reportedly uncovered a further claim: In November 2025, a laborer named Arjun Topi was reportedly killed after prolonged torture.

Vikram’s narrative says:

• his body was allegedly stuffed into a sack and disposed of
• other workers were allegedly threatened using his name

Police also began medical treatment for the rescued workers. Some reportedly broke down crying when they were finally given hot food. Several victims had fresh injuries, misaligned bones, or shock severe enough to impair their ability to speak.

Arrest of Ankit Baliyan and Case Details

Authorities later arrested Ankit Baliyan in Palwal, Haryana, and recovered an unregistered pistol.

The case was filed under “Wrongful Confinement,” including charges related to brutal torture and murder. The final verdict was described as still pending, but police had already freed the workers.

Commentary / Key Takeaways

The commentary/news conclusion emphasizes that:

• victims’ trauma may persist for a lifetime even after rescue
• similar forced-labor prisons could exist elsewhere—possibly in other isolated industrial sites or villages

The proposed solution focuses on stronger enforcement, including:

• periodic surprise raids and inspections by police, labor departments, and administration
• heightened checks for factories outside major cities
• verification of workers’ identities, wages, living conditions, and working hours

Viewers are urged to report any suspicions of forced labor or confinement immediately, arguing that early action could help prevent cases like Vikram’s.

Presenters / Contributors

• Shashwat (host/presenter)