Archive · 22 Jan 2026
14-year-old girl married to 30-year-old in Maharashtra
In a village in Maharashtra, a 14-year-old girl was married to a 30-year-old man.
This is against the law because the girl is too young.
The police found out and rescued the girl.
The man admitted that the girl was his cousin and only 14 years old.
The girl was comforted and will be taken to a committee that helps children.
The police are still investigating.
A 14-year-old girl was married to a 30-year-old man in Amla village, Beed, Maharashtra.
The marriage took place on January 5, and the rescue occurred on January 21.
The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) received a tip-off and rescued the girl.
The groom admitted that the girl was his 14-year-old cousin.
The girl was comforted and will be produced before the Child Welfare Committee.
- Who
- A 14-year-old girl and a 30-year-old man named Krishna alias Baban Anurudra Varbade
- What
- The marriage of a minor girl in violation of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act
- When
- The marriage took place on January 5, and the rescue occurred on January 21
- Where
- Amla village in Beed district, Maharashtra
- Why
- The marriage was arranged in violation of the law, and the girl was rescued by the AHTU
- Victim's Age
- 14 years
- Groom's Age
- 30 years
- Location
- Amla village, Beed, Maharashtra
- Date of Marriage
- January 5
- Date of Rescue
- January 21
- Act Violated
- Prohibition of Child Marriage Act
- Rescuing Authority
- Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU)
