Family Gives Written Assurance Against Girl's Marriage Before 18 at Camper Bazar
Sep 30, 2026
Agartala, Sep 30: The family of a girl at Camper Bazar near Gul Tilla gave a written declaration on Tuesday that they would not arrange her marriage before she turns 18, after a team of officials visited their home over a reported child marriage case.The team comprised staff of Child Helpline and the District Child Protection Unit, the Deputy Collector and Magistrate (DCM), Sadar, and personnel of A.D. Nagar Police Station.
The officials visited the girl's residence, but she was not at home. When asked about her whereabouts, her mother said the girl had gone out for a visit. However, the mother and other family members did not produce any document relating to the girl's age before the team.
Thereafter, as directed by the DCM, Sadar, the girl's mother and other family members gave the written declaration. In it, they stated that they would neither arrange nor solemnise the girl's marriage before she attains the age of 18 years.Meanwhile, the girl's mother and father have been directed to bring her to the Child Helpline Office on September 30 for further enquiry and necessary action.Further action in the matter will be taken as per the directions and order of the Child Welfare Committee.
