GUWHAATI: Juria Police in Assam’s Nagaon district have arrested five people in connection with an alleged child marriage, as the state continues its crackdown on the illegal practice.
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The arrests were made following information about a suspected child marriage in the Juria area. A police team led by Officer-in-Charge Ajay Barman conducted raids at multiple locations and apprehended the accused.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Habizul Islam of Chatian, Khalilur Rahman of Nagabandha, Somed Ali of Nij Juria, Faizuddin of Dhing Gaon and Sadikul Ali of Pashchim Chatian.
According to police sources, the accused are allegedly linked to the marriage of a minor and the facilitation of the illegal practice. Those arrested reportedly include the groom, family members and a middleman.
Juria Police have initiated legal proceedings and are taking steps to produce the accused before the court.The action comes as the Assam government continues efforts to curb child marriage through law enforcement and measures aimed at eliminating the practice across the state.
