"The figures of the arrests in Child Marriage cases have risen. Till this morning, the police had arrested 2,170 persons across the state and it will increase further," Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) (IGP L&O) Bhuyan told ANI.
Congress leaders from Mizoram, which borders the southern Assam region, will also participate in the padayatra to improve relations between the two states, Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia said.