A 16-year-old girl was rescued from getting married at a village in Punjab’s Faridkot by a team of District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), officials said.
Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister, Baljit Kaur, commended the action taken by officials and stakeholders, stressing that strict enforcement of child protection laws is essential to safeguard the rights of minors.
Kaur said that the intervention was carried out under the provisions of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
The rescued minor from Sangrahoor village was produced before the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), which provided counselling and issued necessary directions. She was then handed over to her parents after they provided a written undertaking to ensure her safety, education, and overall well-being.
Regular follow-up and monitoring will be undertaken to safeguard the best interests of the child.