Court Seeks Report on Alleged Underage Marriage Involving Kumbh Mela Woman
A court in Thiruvananthapuram has directed the Madhya Pradesh Police to file a report on an alleged underage marriage involving a woman who gained attention during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela. The court is considering a petition seeking a case under POCSO Act against several individuals, including CPI(M) leaders.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Thiruvananthapuram | Updated: 27-04-2026 15:21 IST | Created: 27-04-2026 15:21 IST
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The Thiruvananthapuram court has demanded a report from Madhya Pradesh Police concerning an alleged underage marriage involving a Kumbh Mela participant.
The petition filed seeks to apply the POCSO Act against prominent CPI(M) members, claiming they facilitated the marriage.
A police investigation is underway, and interim relief has been granted to the accused, who claim the marriage is legal.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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