
Police presented the girl before the District Child Protection Committee.
| Photo Credit: Illustration by Satheesh Vellinezhi
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.
Published – April 28, 2026 09:46 am IST


