“We received information that elders from groom and bride’s side had fixed the wedding. We visited their houses and counseled the families on the negative impacts of early marriages. On counseling, the family members decided to call-off the wedding,” police said.
Rachakonda Police Commissioner, DS Chauhan, appreciating the work of the She Teams, has requested citizens not to encourage child marriages as it was a crime.
Priests, wedding invitation printers, elders and supporters of the marriage and parents of the child would be held responsible, he said, adding that citizens could report child marriages on Dial 100 facility or the Rachakonda Police WhatsApp number – 9490617111.