Assam CM Pledges to Eradicate Child Marriage by 2026; Over 2,000 Arrested in Crackdown So Far

CM Sarma said that while the crackdown initially saw 5,000 arrests of individuals involved in child marriages, the number has now reduced to 2,000.

Assam Intensifies Crackdown on Child Marriage: 416 Arrested in Third Phase

Authorities arrested 416 individuals and registered 335 cases related to child marriage during this phase.

Assam Witnesses 81% Reduction In Child Marriage Cases: Report

The report revealed that while Jorhat and Nagaon districts saw a 100% reduction in child marriage cases, Goalpara saw an 8% reduction

Child marriage is rampant in Meghalaya: Minister Paul Lyngdoh

Child marriage is rampant in Meghalaya: Minister Paul Lyngdoh

The programme was organised by Meghalaya State Commission for Protection of Child Rights.

No child marriages in Assam till I am alive: Thunders CM Himanta Biswa Sarma in Assembly

The dynamic Assam Chief Minister made this powerful statement from the Assam Legislative Assembly, as he openly challenged his political opponents, who are opposing the cabinet's decision to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, 1935.

Assam DGP reiterates Govt’s aim to eradicate child marriage from the state by 2026

GP Singh reaffirmed that the state will have zero cases of child marriages within the next two years

Assam: Fresh crackdown on child marriages, over 800 arrested since last night

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the number of arrests is likely to go up. The special operation began late last night

Assam government to abolish child marriage by 2026: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

According to the POSCO Act, if someone feels attracted to a girl aged below 16 years old would be convicted of having committed an offence under this Act, said CM Sarma