Team (L) that stopped the child marriage in Ballia, (R) AI image used for representational purpose
The incident occurred in a village under Bairia area, where the marriage was scheduled for Thursday. With assistance from Suremanpur police, the team reached the village and intervened. During counselling, the girl’s father cited financial difficulties and his disability as reasons for arranging the marriage. Her mother works at a nearby factory.
On Tuesday, the girl, contacted the helpline, informing officials that she was underage and her wedding was approaching.
LUCKNOW: A 16-year-old girl in Ballia district prevented her own child marriage by calling the Child Helpline (1098) after learning that her family had arranged her wedding with a 25-year-old man working in Saudi Arabia. Following counselling about legal consequences under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, both families agreed to cancel the wedding and signed undertakings against marrying her before the legal age. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Lucknow | Silver Rate in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow | Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Petrol Price in Lucknow | Diesel Price in Lucknow | CNG Price in Lucknow | LPG Price in Lucknow Stay updated with the latest Lucknow news.
Acting on her complaint, district probation officer Amarendra Kumar Pautsayan constituted a team comprising officials of the women and child development department and representatives of Navbharti Nari Vikas Samiti. the groom’s family initially resisted, citing distributed invitations and social embarrassment While her parents agreed to cancel the wedding. The girl, who has completed high school, wishes to continue her education. Download the TOI App.