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32 Arrested in Assam’s Statewide Crackdown on Child Marriage, Including 28 Husbands
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A statewide operation against child marriage in Assam has led to the arrest of 32 individuals in Sreebhumi, with 28 accused husbands and four accomplices.
State authorities in Assam have launched a comprehensive campaign against child marriage, resulting in the arrest of 32 individuals in the Sreebhumi area. The operation, part of a broader statewide effort, targets illegal child marriages and those facilitating them.
According to officials, the arrests include 28 men identified as the alleged husbands in the child marriage cases, along with four persons accused of assisting in the ceremonies. All 32 suspects have been taken into custody for further investigation.
The crackdown underscores the bgovernment's commitment to enforcing child marriage prohibitions and protecting minors. Investigations are ongoing, and the detained individuals will face legal proceedings under relevant child protection laws.b
According to officials, the arrests include 28 men identified as the alleged husbands in the child marriage cases, along with four persons accused of assisting in the ceremonies. All 32 suspects have been taken into custody for further investigation.
The crackdown underscores the bgovernment's commitment to enforcing child marriage prohibitions and protecting minors. Investigations are ongoing, and the detained individuals will face legal proceedings under relevant child protection laws.b