Police stop child marriage of minor girl in Phulambri

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Police and Child Welfare officials prevented the marriage of a 17-year-old girl in Phulambri following intervention by the Bharosa Cell.

According to officials, received information on May 14, 2025, that the marriage of a minor girl from a family residing near the agricultural produce market committee area in Phulambri had been arranged with a relative from Jafrabad in Jalna district. After verifying the information, the Bharosa Cell team, along with Child Welfare Officer Nitesh Dhurve, visited the girl’s residence and held discussions with the family members. During the interaction, the parents confirmed that marriage arrangements had been made. Police and Child Welfare officials informed the family about the legal provisions and consequences related to child marriage under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. Following counselling, the family agreed not to proceed with the marriage. Officials also encouraged the girl, who has studied up to Class 11, to continue her education. The parents later submitted a written undertaking stating that the marriage would be conducted only after the girl attains the legal age and completes her education. The action was carried out under the guidance of superintendent of police Dr Vinay kumar Rathod and additional superintendent of police Annapurna Singh by PSI Vinod Bhalerao, police personnel Dilip Salve and Shital Kshirsagar.