Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Maharashtra Police Intervenes to Stop Child Marriage
In Latur, Maharashtra, police prevented a child marriage after receiving a tip.
Someone called the emergency line to report a possible underage wedding.
Police arrived and stopped the ceremony.
They issued notices to the parents, requiring them to meet with the Child Welfare Committee.
The police acted quickly after getting information about the child marriage.
Maharashtra police stopped a child marriage ceremony.
A concerned citizen reported the suspected marriage.
The police responded to the report and intervened.
The ceremony was stopped in the 12 No Pati area.
Parents were issued notices to appear before the Child Welfare Committee.
- Who
- Maharashtra police and the parents of the minor.
- What
- Police stopped a child marriage.
- When
- On Thursday morning and Friday.
- Where
- 12 No Pati area in Latur.
- Why
- Because of a tip-off about a suspected child marriage.
Parents
Police
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- Location
- Latur, Maharashtra
- Incident
- Child marriage prevention
- Involved Parties
- Police, parents, Child Welfare Committee
- Action Taken
- Notices issued