Guwahati: Child marriage attempt foiled; groom arrested in city

STAFF REPORTER

Guwahati: In a shocking incident, a case of child marriage was uncovered near Fatasil Ambari Police Station in Guwahati, leading to the arrest of the groom. The incident took place at Vishal Marriage Hall, where Manish Gupta, a resident of Dhirenpara's Itabhata area, was allegedly getting married. Acting on a tip-off, the police raided the venue on Thursday and apprehended Gupta mid-ceremony. A case (09/25) has been registered at Fatasil Ambari Police Station, and Gupta has been taken into custody as further investigations continue. Authorities have reiterated their commitment to cracking down on child marriages and urged the public to report such illegal practices.

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