Youngster Arrested For Marrying A Sixth Standard Student In Telangana

Mahabubnagar/Hyderabad, July 5 (Maxim News): A youngster has been arrested and a case has been registered against him under the POCSO Act for marrying a sixth-standard student in a village of Ganded mandal in the district.

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Youngster Arrested

Beerappa, a native of a village in Ganded mandal married a sixth-standard student from the same village during summer holidays. After the school reopened last month, the girl turned up at the school last week. After noticing a change in her, the school authorities immediately alerted the Women and Child Welfare Department officials, according to reports.

POCSO Act

After a preliminary investigation and based on a complaint lodged by Child Welfare Officer Radhika, the police booked a case against Beerappa and his family members under the Child Marriage Act and POCSO Act. The girl has been shifted to State Home, the reports said, and more details are awaited. (Maxim News) 

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