Karnal child welfare committee stops minor's wedding just days before her 18th birthday
Karnal: The Child Welfare Committee (CWC) intervened to stop the wedding of a minor girl in Bansa village, just 18 days before she was to legally become an adult. Despite preparations being under way and the baraat expected to arrive, CWC officers reached the residence in time and rescued the girl.
While the family assured officials they would not proceed with the marriage until she turned 18, CWC chairperson Umesh Chanana issued a stern warning to villagers against child marriages. He also announced that all sarpanches in the district would be instructed to verify the age of girls before allowing any marriage to take place.
He said following a tip-off that a sister duo was getting married in Bansa village, of which one was a minor, the team reached the village along with the police. They inquired about her identity proof, which revealed her age to be below eighteen. The officers advised the family against child marriage, which is a criminal offence and could have repercussions. Thus, her relatives decided to call the wedding off and submitted a written assurance to the CWC.
Chanana added that the elder daughter was permitted to get married, but the younger one was rescued and taken along. Further action will be according to the Child Marriage Act, he said.
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