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Crime
Assam Police Arrest Over 500 in Major Child‑Marriage Crackdown
✍️ NDTV
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 04:31 AM
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More than 500 people were taken into custody across Assam as authorities intensify enforcement against child marriage.
Assam police have detained over 500 individuals in a coordinated operation targeting illegal child marriages across the state. The arrests were carried out in multiple districts as part of a renewed drive to enforce the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006.
State officials said the sweep aims to send a clear deterrent message and protect minors from early marriage. The operation involved local police, child welfare officers and district administration working together to identify and apprehend those facilitating or participating in the practice.
Authorities have pledged to pursue further legal action against the accused and to strengthen monitoring mechanisms in vulnerable areas. The crackdown comes amid growing concerns that child marriage remains prevalent in certain rural pockets despite existing laws.
The government has also announced plans to increase awareness campaigns and support services for at‑risk children, hoping to complement the enforcement effort with preventive measures.
State officials said the sweep aims to send a clear deterrent message and protect minors from early marriage. The operation involved local police, child welfare officers and district administration working together to identify and apprehend those facilitating or participating in the practice.
Authorities have pledged to pursue further legal action against the accused and to strengthen monitoring mechanisms in vulnerable areas. The crackdown comes amid growing concerns that child marriage remains prevalent in certain rural pockets despite existing laws.
The government has also announced plans to increase awareness campaigns and support services for at‑risk children, hoping to complement the enforcement effort with preventive measures.