Parents Charged for Marrying Off 16-Year-Old in Pune
Parents booked for getting 16-year-girl old married in Pune
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In Pune, India, the parents of a 16-year-old girl have been charged for arranging her marriage to a 28-year-old man. The incident, reported through the child helpline, led to an investigation confirming the girl's minor status and the illegal marriage, prompting legal action against those involved.
- 01Parents charged for marrying their 16-year-old daughter.
- 02The marriage was to a 28-year-old man.
- 03Incident reported via child helpline number 1098.
- 04Investigation confirmed the girl's minor status.
- 05Legal action initiated under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006.
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The parents of a 16-year-old girl in Pune, Maharashtra, India, have been booked for allegedly marrying her off to a 28-year-old man. The case came to light when a report was made to the child helpline control room on April 3, prompting an investigation by child protection officials. They confirmed the girl's minor status and found evidence of the marriage, which reportedly took place in Barshi, Solapur district, on December 5, 2025. The authorities discovered that the girl was wearing a Mangalsutra, a traditional wedding necklace, during their visit. An FIR was filed against the girl's parents, the man, and his parents under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. The case will be transferred to the Solapur police for further investigation, emphasizing the need for community vigilance against child marriage.
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This case highlights the ongoing issue of child marriage in India and the legal actions being taken to combat it, urging community members to report such incidents.
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