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Sankrail Block Administration halts minor girl's marriage in Howrah

  • Sankrail Block Administration halts the marriage of a 15-year-old girl in Andul Panchayat
  • Payal Roy's marriage to a boy from East Medinipur stopped by BDO and local policy
  • Officials emphasize the importance of the girl's education and development, assure government support

18 Feb 2024

The Sankrail Block Administration intervened to stop the marriage of a minor girl in Andul Panchayat No. 51, Sankrail Assembly, Howrah. The administration received information that 15-year-old Payal Roy, a resident of Andul Bhandari locality, was to be married to a boy from East Medinipur.

The Sankrail Block Development Officer (BDO) and the local police promptly arrived at the scene and prevented the minor marriage. Officials engaged with the girl's family, emphasizing the importance of her education and personal development before considering marriage, assuring them of government support for her well-being.

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