50 child marriages prevented

Shivpuri, MP, May 1 (UNI) Fifty minor couples have been prevented from entering into wedlock in this district on the occasion of 'Akshay Tritiya' yesterday.

Sub-divisional Officer of Police (SDOP) Uttam Singh Sikarwar said yesterday around 71 couples -- including 30 minor couples -- belonging to Dhakad community were taking part in a mass marriage ceremony at Guna Bypass road in this district.

In a separate incident, police and district administration had prevented 20 minor couples belonging to Khangar community from tying the nuptial knot in this district's Chowki village and arrested two persons yesterday.

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