CWC rescues pregnant 14-year-old from child marriage in Krishna district
Child Welfare Committee officials in Krishna district rescued a 14-year-old pregnant girl from a child marriage. The case has been referred to local police for further legal action against those involved.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the ongoing struggle against illegal child marriage practices and the protection of minors' rights.
Officers of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) in Krishna district rescued a 14-year-old girl who had been married off to a 34-year-old man from Tatakuntla village in the NTR District. Acting on a tip-off, CWC officials, with the help of NGO representatives, rescued the minor girl, who was pregnant, said CWC chairperson K. Suvartha on Sunday (July 19, 2026). The girl was referred to a Child Care Institution for care and protection, and the case has been forwarded to the Vissannapeta police for necessary action, Ms. Suvartha stated.
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