Pune: 22-year-old man arrested for illegally marrying a 15-year-old minor girl
मुख्य बातें
- •In Pune, a 22-year-old man illegally married a 15-year-old minor girl.
- •Police arrested the man under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006.
- •The girl’s family had no knowledge of the marriage.
- •Police ensured the girl’s safety by shifting her to a secure location and providing care.
- •Emphasis placed on the need to raise awareness against child marriage in society.
A shocking case of child marriage has come to light from a locality in Pune. According to police officials, a 22-year-old man had married a 15-year-old minor girl. This incident is completely illegal under the law, as the legal minimum age for marriage in India is 18 years for girls and 21 years for boys.
Acting on information provided by a local resident, a police team swung into action and arrested the man. The arrested individual, identified as Rahul Shinde (name changed), is a resident of a neighborhood in Pune. Police stated that Shinde had arranged the marriage after negotiating with the girl’s family, following which some people from the community informed the authorities.
Initiating an investigation into the matter, the police questioned the girl’s family members. The girl’s parents revealed that they had no prior knowledge of the marriage. They stated that their daughter was still studying in school when this incident took place. The police ensured the girl’s safety by shifting her to a secure location and are providing her with necessary care.
