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Crime
Three Minor Girls Rescued from Forced Dancing in Chhattisgarh
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 06:32 PM
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Authorities in Chhattisgarh rescued three under‑age girls who were being forced to dance against their will.
Local law‑enforcement agencies in Chhattisgarh intervened after learning that three minor girls were being compelled to perform dance routines against their consent. The children, whose ages were not disclosed, were taken into protective custody and handed over to child welfare officials for further care. Police officials said the rescue was part of a broader effort to curb illegal exploitation of minors in the region. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about child abuse and forced performances in certain parts of the state. Authorities have launched an investigation to identify and prosecute those responsible for the coercion.