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Assam CM: Over 560 arrested in latest crackdown on child marriage
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 11:38 PM
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that more than 560 individuals have been arrested in the state's recent intensified drive against child marriage.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has highlighted the state government's strict stance against the social evil of child marriage. In a recent update, the Chief Minister stated that over 560 persons have been arrested during the latest crackdown operations conducted across the state.
The administration has launched a sustained effort to curb the practice, which remains a significant concern in several districts of Assam. The high number of arrests reflects the intensity of the law enforcement measures deployed to ensure compliance with legal age limits for marriage.
CM Sarma emphasized that the government remains committed to protecting the rights of minors and will continue to take stringent action against those involved in facilitating or conducting child marriages. The state police and other agencies are working in coordination to identify and apprehend offenders.
This initiative is part of a broader state-level strategy to eliminate child marriage and promote the welfare of children. Authorities have indicated that such crackdowns will be periodic to maintain pressure on the practice and deter potential violators.
The administration has launched a sustained effort to curb the practice, which remains a significant concern in several districts of Assam. The high number of arrests reflects the intensity of the law enforcement measures deployed to ensure compliance with legal age limits for marriage.
CM Sarma emphasized that the government remains committed to protecting the rights of minors and will continue to take stringent action against those involved in facilitating or conducting child marriages. The state police and other agencies are working in coordination to identify and apprehend offenders.
This initiative is part of a broader state-level strategy to eliminate child marriage and promote the welfare of children. Authorities have indicated that such crackdowns will be periodic to maintain pressure on the practice and deter potential violators.