Reality of bonded labour: Long way to justice for thousands forced into slavery

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Dayalu Nial's suffering finally ended in December last year when a court gave life sentences to eight men who trafficked him, tortured him, chopped off his hand and left him to die. It took three years and knocking on many doors - from police and lawyers to doctors and activists - but it was worth the peace he now feels, said the 20-year-old former bonded labourer. "It felt good to get justice for what they did. I didn't think they would get punished, or even if I would get compensation," said Nial, a softly-spoken man wearing a brown faux leather jacket.