Akka Pade prevents child marriage in Belagavi district
The Akka Pade women's protection task force successfully intervened to prevent a child marriage in Belagavi district, Karnataka. A 17-year-old girl was found to be the subject of marriage preparations with a groom from Maharashtra. The case has been registered against the family, and the girl has been presented to the District Child Protection Committee for further action.
- ▪The Akka Pade task force conducted routine patrols in Belagavi district.
- ▪An officer discovered marriage preparations for a 17-year-old girl.
- ▪Circle Inspector Dilip Nimbalkar led the team that registered a case against the family.
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Members of the Akka Pade women’s protection task force prevented a child marriage in Belagavi district, in Karnataka, a few days ago.During routine patrolling, an officer noticed marriage preparations in front of a house. Inquiry revealed that a 17-year-old girl was being married to a groom from Maharashtra.A team led by Circle Inspector Dilip Nimbalkar registered a case against the family. They presented the girl before the District Child Protection Committee. Officers Saraswati Karigar, Swapna Gondhali, Mallayya Karadi and CPC member Mallesh Kundaragi were present.
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