A migrant labourer, Arjun Durua, of Kenduguda village under Kundra block in Koraput district lost his left eye while working in Hyderabad in a bore well digging company.
Arjun (15) was lured to Hyderabad with promise of a good job and handsome salary by broker Purna Saunta.
However, in Hyderabad, Arjun was assigned to work in a bore well digging company for three months. While working there, he lost his left eye in an explosion. He was also injured grievously and admitted at the Sarojini Hospital in Hyderabad. Doctors had to remove his left eye because of grievous injury, official in the labour Department said.
Company owner sent Arjun to his home after paying him a compensation amount of Rs16,000.
Meanwhile, a team of the labour and Revenue officials visited Kenduguda village and inquired into the whole episode. "The boy is a minor and was misguided by a broker as per preliminary investigation. So, we will take necessary action as per law," said Assistant District labour Officer lokanath Panda.