Child Marriage Case Filed in Krishna District After Photos Emerge Online
Krishna district child marriage case registered after wedding photos surface online
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A case has been registered in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, against a bridegroom and his family for conducting a child marriage. The bride, a minor in Class 9, was married to a 30-year-old man, with the incident coming to light through wedding photos shared on social media.
- 01A child marriage case has been registered in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh.
- 02The bride is a minor studying in Class 9.
- 03The groom is approximately 30 years old and from Challapalli.
- 04The marriage was revealed after wedding photos were posted online.
- 05Authorities acted quickly to rescue the girl and involve the Child Welfare Committee.
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In Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, police have registered a case against a bridegroom and his family for conducting a child marriage involving a minor. The bride, who is currently in Class 9, was married to a man around 30 years old from Challapalli. The marriage was exposed when a family member shared wedding photographs on a social media platform. Following this revelation, officials from the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) and an Anganwadi worker intervened, rescuing the girl and presenting her to the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) for further action. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding child marriage in the region.
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This case highlights the ongoing issue of child marriage in Andhra Pradesh, prompting community awareness and legal action.
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