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Crime
Assam crackdown on child marriage sees 565 arrests, 481 cases filed
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 12:46 AM
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The Assam government’s anti‑child‑marriage drive led to the arrest of 565 individuals and the registration of 481 cases, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma affirming the operation will continue.
The state’s anti‑child‑marriage operation resulted in 565 people being taken into custody across multiple districts, while law‑enforcement agencies filed 481 criminal cases under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act. The raids were carried out by police teams following intelligence inputs and community complaints, targeting both the minors involved and the adults facilitating the unions.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed the media, stating that the crackdown is part of a sustained effort to eradicate child marriage in Assam and that the drive will not be halted despite any challenges. He emphasized that protecting children’s rights remains a top priority for his administration.
Officials said the investigations are ongoing and that further arrests are expected as the operation expands to other regions of the state. The government has urged citizens to report any suspected child marriages, reinforcing its commitment to enforce existing laws and safeguard vulnerable youths.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed the media, stating that the crackdown is part of a sustained effort to eradicate child marriage in Assam and that the drive will not be halted despite any challenges. He emphasized that protecting children’s rights remains a top priority for his administration.
Officials said the investigations are ongoing and that further arrests are expected as the operation expands to other regions of the state. The government has urged citizens to report any suspected child marriages, reinforcing its commitment to enforce existing laws and safeguard vulnerable youths.