Yavatmal, 25 Apr (HS): Performing a child marriage

on the Akshay Tritiya day will invite stern action. Yavatmal District

Collector Vikas Meena has issued a warning, as a large number of child

marriages are performed on this auspicious day.

The State Government stopped 5,421 child marriages

during the last six years. In 401 cases, offences have been registered. In 2024, the Child Protection Cell of the Women and Child Development Department

prevented 47 child marriages.

Action against all those involved in child

marriages, including the religious heads, pundits, service providers like

pandal, decorators, photographers, caterers, hall or lawn owners, band etc, will

face action by the government. The service providers should ensiure that the

bride has completed the age of 18 and the groom is above 21 years of age.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar