Fake Marksheet Foils Child Marriage Attempt

In a decisive move, authorities in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, intervened to halt a child marriage between a 13-year-old girl and a 42-year-old man. The timely action came after officials were alerted to the impending nuptials due to a prevailing local custom in Rangwasa village.

The girl's family attempted to legitimize the marriage by presenting a forged marksheet, claiming she was an adult. However, officials, suspecting foul play, conducted a thorough verification through the education department, uncovering the document as counterfeit.

The investigation confirmed the girl's true age as 13. Subsequently, authorities informed the family about the legal implications under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, which led to the prevention of the marriage.

(With inputs from agencies.)