A child of migrant workers from Assam was injured when a planter allegedly fired a pellet gun during a wage dispute in Mudigere, Karnataka. The incident occurred during a heated argument over unpaid wages between the planter and a group of workers from Assam, according to a police report. The owner reportedly opened fire to threaten the workers, and the child, who was nearby, was hit by pellets. The child was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident. No arrests have been made yet. Migrant workers from Assam often work on plantations in Karnataka, and disputes over wages and working conditions are not uncommon. The planter has been accused of using excessive force to intimidate the workers. The incident has sparked outrage among local labor rights groups, who are demanding justice for the injured child and better protection for migrant workers.