CM Sarma: Action On Child Marriage Cases In Assam To Start Tomorrow

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reaffirmed on Thursday that the state’s government is steadfast in its determination to put an end to the “menace of child marriage.”

The chief minister announced that the 4,004 registered instances would be dealt with starting tomorrow (February 3) and urged the populace to support the endeavour.

“Assam Govt is firm in its resolve to end the menace of child marriage in the state. So far @assampolice has registered 4,004 cases across the state and more police action is likely in days ahead. Action on the cases will begin starting February 3. I request all to cooperate,” CM Sarma said on Twitter.

According to the data shared by the CM, most child marriage cases were registered in Dhubri district (370) and the least in Hailakandi (1).

A total of 123 cases were registered in Bongaigaon, 35 in Cachar, 125 in Darang, 75 in Dibrugarh, 157 in Goalpara, 255 in Hojai, 80 in Kamrup, 204 in Kokrajhar, 113 in Nagaon, 224 in Morigaon, and 110 in Tamilpur amongst others.

CM Sarma had earlier in the month declared that the state government will begin a widespread crackdown in order to stop underage marriages.

He said that cases would be registered under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 if the bride is between the ages of 14 and 18.

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