PoliticsPhoto: NDTVAssam Arrests Over 500 in Intensified Child Marriage Crackdown
Assam has intensified its campaign against child marriage, registering 476 cases and arresting 557 people so far in 2026. This marks an increase of 113 cases and 125 arrests compared to 2024. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the ongoing crackdown aims to eradicate child marriage in the state, continuing efforts started in 2023 with over 12,000 cases and 11,000 arrests previously recorded.
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