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Minister Baljit Kaur : Acting swiftly on a tip received via the Child Helpline, the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) along with other stakeholders successfully stopped the planned child marriage of a 16-year-old girl in Village Sangrahoor (Sadiq), Faridkot district.
Punjab’s Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Baljit Kaur , praised the prompt action of the officials and emphasized that strict enforcement of child protection laws is crucial to safeguarding minors’ rights.
She explained that the intervention was conducted under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The rescued girl was brought before the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), which provided counselling and issued the necessary directives.
The child was returned to her parents after they submitted a written undertaking to ensure her safety, education, and overall welfare. Regular follow-up and monitoring will be conducted to protect her best interests.
Minister Baljit Kaur reiterated the Punjab Government’s, under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, firm commitment to making the state free of child marriage. She highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen awareness, prevention, and law enforcement so that every child can have a safe and bright childhood.
Minister Baljit Kaur also urged the public to support the government’s mission and report any instances of child marriage to the Child Helpline at 1098, assuring that the informant’s identity will remain strictly confidential.