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Crime
Assam Police Arrest 500+ in Major Crackdown on Child Marriage
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🗓 29 Oct 2026, 11:46 AM
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Assam has intensified its campaign against child marriage in 2023, resulting in over 500 arrests as police registered cases across the state.
The Assam government has launched a large-scale crackdown to curb the practice of child marriage, marking a significant escalation in its enforcement efforts for 2023. The state administration has prioritized this issue, directing law enforcement agencies to take strict legal action against those involved in such marriages.
Police forces across Assam have been actively registering cases under relevant laws to address the issue. This intensified campaign has led to a substantial number of apprehensions, with over 500 individuals arrested in connection with child marriage offenses.
The move reflects the state's commitment to protecting the rights of children and ensuring compliance with national laws prohibiting child marriage. Authorities have emphasized that no one will be spared from legal consequences for facilitating or participating in the marriage of minors.
This crackdown is part of a broader strategy to change social norms and reduce the incidence of child marriages in the region. The high number of arrests serves as a deterrent to potential offenders and highlights the seriousness with which the state is treating this social issue.
Police forces across Assam have been actively registering cases under relevant laws to address the issue. This intensified campaign has led to a substantial number of apprehensions, with over 500 individuals arrested in connection with child marriage offenses.
The move reflects the state's commitment to protecting the rights of children and ensuring compliance with national laws prohibiting child marriage. Authorities have emphasized that no one will be spared from legal consequences for facilitating or participating in the marriage of minors.
This crackdown is part of a broader strategy to change social norms and reduce the incidence of child marriages in the region. The high number of arrests serves as a deterrent to potential offenders and highlights the seriousness with which the state is treating this social issue.