West Bengal to launch statewide crackdown on child marriage after surge in underage births
West Bengal Chief Minister has announced a statewide crackdown on child marriages following a sharp rise in underage pregnancies. Nearly 60,000 deliveries involving minors were recorded in just six months, prompting government action. Authorities will conduct house-to-house surveys to identify underage marriages and pregnancies across the state. Strict laws will be invoked against families, ceremony conductors, and others who facilitate child marriages.
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