Child marriage has been a concerning issue in the state of Assam...
Digital Desk: Assam government will undertake extensive operations against those who got indulged in child marriage in September 2023.
Assam CM stated, "To find out accused persons involved in child marriage, the state government will launch another drive in September."
In addition, the chief minister stated that a conference will be held with the SPs of the respective districts to figure out who was involved in such activities following last year's drive and if found guilty will be arrested.
Earlier on July 27, Hailakandi police arrested a man in connection with a child marriage case, leading to the rescue of a 15-year-old girl and an infant believed to be their son.
Based on intelligence, a police squad conducted an operation and arrested the accused individual from his home in Vichingcha village.
The man, identified as Zakir Hussain, had reportedly married the minor girl when she was a mere 12 years old.
In an effort to hold Hussain responsible for his illegal conduct, a case has been filed against him under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Child marriage has been a concerning issue in the state of Assam, and earlier chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, reaffirmed his government's commitment to end child marriage by 2026.
CM Sarma stated, "Our government has taken a series of measures to end the menace. By 2026, child marriage must be ended in Assam. Our government will take strong action to end Child Marriage during a session at the state assembly. To stop child marriage, our government will act decisively."
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