Assam authorities are stepping up action against child marriage, with police detaining hundreds of people and registering large numbers of cases across the state. Multiple outlets report that the crackdown is ongoing and includes arrests tied to alleged child marriage cases.
The Assam chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, says the drive will continue until the practice is eliminated. Coverage highlights government updates on arrest and case-registration figures posted by Sarma on social media, including statements that those involved will not be spared. One report also notes a social media video shared by Sarma that is linked to the crackdown.
While outlets largely agree on the scale of arrests and the government’s continued stance, they differ in the exact counts and in which parts of the story they foreground—some leading with arrest totals, others with the chief minister’s online messaging or a specific viral clip.
