Rescue & Actions by Snehalays

Intervention in child Marriages -

Intervention in child Marriages

Childline intervened in a child marriage on 5/5/05. An anonymous caller informed Childline that a child marriage was being performed in Sanjaynagar slum at 1.30 pm.

The Co-coordinator and two team members rushed to the site. They tried to convince the parents of the bride Rupali and the groom Baban. The parents along with the Guests present for the ceremony became violent.

The rescue team immediately informed Kotwali Police Station. Police Sub Inspector Mr. Tidke and seven Constables rushed to the venue immediately. The police arrested 10 people including Bride Rupali Ankush Rathod ( age 14 yrs ), groom Baban Tulshiram Giri ( 27 ) , Mr. Ankush Rathod, Kamala Rathod, Tulshiram Giri, Radhabai Giri, Somnath Kamble and Pramod Sathe.

Police filed F.I.R. and took them in prison for a day, but the parents of the groom and the bride told the police that the marriage was not being performed rather it was mere engagement.

Police Inspector, Mr. Pingle informed them about the child marriage act and warned them of the consequences.

posted by Ashoka Education Foundation @ 5:48 PM