Assam police arrests 2441 people in connection with child marriages

Feb 06, 2023

The total number of people arrested in connection with child marriages escalated to 2,441, informed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday.

"Will not allow child marriages in Assam": CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Feb 26, 2024

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma pledged on Monday that he will not allow child marriages in Assam as long as he is alive.

Assam: 2278 arrested in connection with child marriages, say police

Feb 05, 2023

Assam police have registered 4074 cases related to child marriage, the police said.

"Govt committed to crackdown on child marriages": Assam Dy Speaker

Sep 19, 2023

Earlier, Assam police arrested around 5,000 people during the first phase and arrested 15 clerics for their alleged role in child marriages.

Assam Cabinet repeals Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act

Feb 23, 2024

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma posted on X and said that this move marks another significant step towards prohibiting child marriages in Assam.

Assam government decides to repeal Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act, 1935

Jul 18, 2024

The Assam government on Thursday decided to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act of 1935 to prevent child marriage and ensure...