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Four booked for child marriage in Kasaragod
A case has been registered against four individuals in connection with an alleged child marriage in Kasaragod district. The four people booked include the girl's father, Padna panchayat member P.K. Thajuddin, a cleric from Azhikkal Juma Masjid, and Sabir, 28, who allegedly married the girl. The police said the booking occurred on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Why It Matters
The development underscores ongoing concerns about child marriages and legal accountability in the region, with authorities taking formal action against those alleged to facilitate such unions.
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Chandera police book four in Kasaragod child marriage case
April 25, 2026
The Chandera police said they have registered a case against four individuals in connection with an alleged child marriage in Kasaragod district. The group includes the father of a 16-year-old girl, Padna panchayat member P.K. Thajuddin, a cleric from Azhikkal Juma Masjid, and Sabir, 28, who allegedly married the girl. They have been booked by the Chandera police.