Bokaro: Eight migrant workers from Giridih district, who were allegedly held against their will in Bihar, were rescued and brought home following chief minister Hemant Soren’s intervention.The workers, from Shaharpura and adjoining villages under Harladih panchayat in Pirtand block, had travelled to Bihar 10 days ago in search of employment with a private company. They were deployed at a worksite in Haisu area of Nawada district.The rescued workers were identified as Sunil Murmu, Sukhu Tudu, Surendra Murmu, Dinesh Soren and Ranjit Murmu, all from Barwadih; Raju Baske of Bhelwadih; Karmu Tudu of Jarkai; and Bablu Marandi of Shaharpura.According to officials, the employer allegedly seized their mobile phones and prevented them from returning home despite repeated requests. After the matter was brought to Hemant’s notice, he directed the Giridih administration to secure their release.Pirtand block development officer Manoj Marandi said the deputy commissioner received instructions from the chief minister’s office on Monday. Giridih SP and the district administration subsequently coordinated with authorities in Bihar to ensure the workers’ safe rescue and return on Tuesday.“The safety and welfare of the workers were our priority throughout the operation,” Marandi said.