Times of India · DistrictNews · 2026-09-07
Bengal CM announces crackdown on child marriage after 60,000 underage deliveries
West Bengal will launch a statewide crackdown on child marriages. House-to-house drives will identify underage marriages and pregnancies across the state. The government will invoke strict laws against those involved in child marriages. Nearly sixty thousand underage deliveries were reported in six months. This initiative targets families, facilitators, and those conducting ceremonies.
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