Child marriage stopped

August 28, 2020 06:52 pm | Updated 06:52 pm IST

PERAMBALUR

A woman Sub-Inspector attached to Maruvathur police station on Friday stopped a child marriage at Sithali. Police said acting on secret information, Sub-Inspector Vijayalakshmi rushed to the village and conducted inquiries. The officer identified the house of the minor and stopped the wedding of the 17-year-old girl.

Superintendent of Police Nisha Parthiban appreciated the timely action of the Sub-Inspector.

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