Alleged Child Marriage and Exploitation Uncovered in Himachal Pradesh

In Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur, a case of alleged child marriage and sexual exploitation of two girls has prompted a police investigation. Alerted by hospital staff during a medical examination, the authorities have registered an FIR and expedited the investigation. The girls are now under the care of a government initiative for their protection.

A shocking case of alleged child marriage and sexual exploitation has emerged from Hamirpur in Himachal Pradesh, prompting a police investigation. This serious issue came to light when hospital staff raised alarms about the conditions of two young girls during a routine medical examination.

The girls, one from Bihar and the other from Hamirpur, have become the focus of an investigation led by the Nadaun police. An FIR citing various legal provisions, including sections of the POCSO Act and the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, has been filed against the accused.

The District Child Welfare Committee has already intervened, providing counseling for the girls. For their safety, they have been relocated to a One Stop Centre, a government-supported safe haven for women affected by violence, ensuring their protection during the ongoing legal proceedings.