17-year-old forced into child marriage, gives birth to baby girl in Thane; husband, kin booked

A 17-year-old girl in Thane district was compelled into child marriage against her will, resulting in pregnancy. Following the forced marriage, she delivered a baby girl at a local hospital on October 10. A complaint was filed by a doctor, prompting police to investigate the circumstances surrounding the marriage.
The husband and others involved in facilitating the marriage face legal action for violations of child marriage laws.
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- Section
- Education
- Topics
- Crime & safety
- Places
- Maharashtra
- First reported by
- The Times Of India
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- anjali singh
- Published
- Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 8:07 pm IST
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