Eluru Police stops child marriages, rescues minor girl

Sakthi team police prevented child marriage and rescued a minor girl in Eluru district.

On receiving information about the child marriage, the Sakthi Team police rushed to the spot, stopped the marriage and provided counseling to the family members, Circle Inspector M. Subba Rao said on Wednesday.

“We have rescued and shifted a 16-year-old girl to a shelter home. She has completed her tenth standard and has expressed her willingness to continue her studies,” said Eluru Dy. Superintendent of Police D. Sravan Kumar, who monitored the operations.

Published – 04 Nov 2026 20:50 IST