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Assam Police Arrest 500+ in Crackdown on Child Marriage
✍️ NDTV
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 12:37 PM
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Assam authorities have arrested over 500 individuals as part of an intensified campaign to curb child marriage in the state.
Assam has launched a significant enforcement drive against the practice of child marriage, resulting in the arrest of more than 500 individuals. The state administration has stepped up its legal actions to ensure strict compliance with laws prohibiting the marriage of minors.
The crackdown reflects a renewed effort by local authorities to protect the rights of children and deter those involved in facilitating underage marriages. Law enforcement agencies have been directed to act decisively against any violations of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act.
This initiative aims to send a strong message that child marriage will be treated as a serious criminal offense. The move is part of broader state-level efforts to improve social indicators and safeguard the well-being of young girls in Assam.
The crackdown reflects a renewed effort by local authorities to protect the rights of children and deter those involved in facilitating underage marriages. Law enforcement agencies have been directed to act decisively against any violations of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act.
This initiative aims to send a strong message that child marriage will be treated as a serious criminal offense. The move is part of broader state-level efforts to improve social indicators and safeguard the well-being of young girls in Assam.