Assam: Dhubri police arrest 64 people in child marriage crackdown

Dhubri District Police have arrested 64 people in a crackdown on child marriage across multiple police station jurisdictions in the district.

The operation began under Dhubri Sadar Police Station, where 18 people were arrested in the initial phase. Police subsequently extended the drive to other areas, including Gauripur, Golakganj, Agamani, Sapatgram, Bilasipara, Chapar and Fakirganj, taking the total number of arrests to 64.

According to police sources, those arrested include grooms allegedly involved in child marriages, as well as parents and guardians accused of facilitating the unions.

Legal proceedings have been initiated against the accused under relevant laws dealing with the prevention of child marriage, officials said.

Dhubri Police have reiterated their commitment to curbing child marriage and indicated that similar enforcement drives will continue across the district.