Director General of Police, Assam, GP Singh on October 4 informed that as per directives of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam Police will carry out two operations every year against child marriage.
Since February, We Are Taking Regular Action Against Cases Of Child Marriage: Assam DGP
Addressing a press briefing at Assam Police Headquarters in Guwahati, GP Singh mentioned that there has been a marked decline in cases of child marriage; however, the problem still persists, conceded the DGP.
GP Singh said, “Since our first operation against child marriage, we have noticed that cases have come down in most parts of the state. However, in some regions, the issue still persists.”
The DGP briefed about the drive against child marriage in the state. In the first drive which was launched in February 2023, a total of 4,515 cases were registered and 3,483 persons were arrested.
He further said, “Next time after around six to eight months when we carry out our third phase of the operation, we will understand the progress. I don’t think that the problem will persist much longer as people who indulge in the practice will understand that the legal costs if they are found guilty and the fact that they can simply wait two, three, four years before tying the knot, make the prospect of child marriage impractical.”
“I want to add that since February, we are taking regular action against such cases. Its not like we will wait for a special drive. We will take action whenever required and additionally carry out such special drives,” Assam DGP concluded.
