Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Fake Aadhaar Cards Used in Tamil Nadu to Hide Child Marriages
Some people in Tamil Nadu were changing the ages on fake ID cards (Aadhaar cards) to hide the fact that girls were getting married before they were old enough.
Health workers noticed that the real age of these girls didn't match the age on their ID cards.
They found out that people were paying a small amount of money to change the age on their cards at local places.
This was done to avoid getting in trouble with the law.
The government is now investigating this issue and taking action against those involved.
Tamil Nadu authorities detected six cases of fake Aadhaar cards used to conceal child marriages.
Discrepancies were found between Aadhaar records and physical cards, primarily in the Kelamangalam block.
Altered Aadhaar cards listed girls' ages as older to evade child marriage laws, with changes done at local centers.
Health officials and possibly some staff were involved in facilitating the fraud for financial gain.
Investigations are underway, with warnings issued to health workers and actions planned against those involved.
- Who
- Authorities, health officials, families involved in child marriages, and staff who facilitated the fraud.
- What
- Authorities uncovered fake Aadhaar cards used to conceal child marriages.
- When
- The incidents were reported over the last six months, with detection in June 2024.
- Where
- Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu, particularly the Kelamangalam block.
- Why
- To evade legal consequences related to child marriage.
Authorities
Families
Perspective on the Law
Authorities
Those facilitating child marriage and fraud should be punished.
Families
Families seeking to marry underage girls
- Number of Cases
- At least 6
- Location
- Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu
- Fraud Details
- Altered Aadhaar cards to hide child marriages
- Method
- Altering date of birth at local centers
- Cost of Alteration
- Rs 200 - Rs 500
- Involvement
- Some health department staff