Minor girl rescued after illegal marriage in Ranga Reddy

A 13-year-old girl studying in Class 8 was married off by her mother to a 40-year-old man in Nandigama mandal, Ranga Reddy district. The school principal alerted the authorities. The girl was rescued, and multiple people have been booked.

Hyderabad: In a shocking incident, a minor girl aged 13 years was married to a 40-year-old man at Nandigama mandal in Ranga Reddy district.

The girl, a student of Class 8 in the local Zilla Parishad High School, was married on 5 July by her mother, Shravanthi, to one Srinivas Goud of Chevella mandal against the girl’s wishes.

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The school principal, who got wind of the incident, informed the local police and revenue authorities. The girl was rescued.

A case has been registered against Shravanthi, Srinivas Goud, the priest who performed the marriage, and a couple who helped fix the alliance. Investigation is going on.