In its continued crackdown on child marriage, the Assam Police arrested 416 people and registered 335 cases during the third phase of the operation, which began on the night of December 21-22. The arrested individuals are set to appear in court on Saturday.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the development against child marriage in the post on X and said,  “#Assam continues its fight against child marriage. In Phase 3 operations launched on the night of Dec 21-22, 416 arrests were made, and 335 cases were registered. The arrested individuals will be produced in court today. We will continue to take bold steps to end this social evil!”

Meanwhile, on December 10, during the Swahid Divas observance organized by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha at Jamurihat in Sonitpur District, it was stated that the Assam government is committed to protecting the rights of indigenous people.