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Iranian Child Bride Escapes Death Row After Family Accepts Rs 85 Lakh Blood Money
Dec 12, 2025 04:57 pm CST
A 25-year-old former child bride in Iran gained freedom from death row after her deceased husband's family accepted blood money of Rs 85 lakh. Goli Kouhkan, forced into marriage at age 12, faced execution for the death of her abusive husband in 2018. Her case highlights the plight of women and child brides under Iran's qisas law, where many women are executed for killing abusive partners.
Tragic Honor Killing in Uttar Pradesh: Man Beaten to Death for Meeting Girlfriend Forced into Marriage
Oct 30, 2025 02:14 am CST
A tragic incident unfolded in Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur district where 35-year-old Ravi was fatally beaten by villagers after attempting to meet his 18-year-old girlfriend Manisha, who was being forced into marriage. The violence triggered multiple suicide attempts, with Manisha slitting her throat upon learning of her lover's death and her uncle stabbing himself, allegedly to avoid murder charges. The case highlights the devastating consequences of honor-related violence in rural India.
Human Trafficking Ring Busted: Facebook Friendship Leads to Sale of Meghalaya Woman for Rs 3 Lakh in Rajasthan
Oct 29, 2025 02:40 am CST
Police have dismantled a multi-state human trafficking network after rescuing a Meghalaya woman who was sold for Rs 3 lakh and forced into marriage in Rajasthan. Three suspects were arrested in connection with a larger operation that has trafficked at least six women from Northeast India over two years. The victim was lured through Facebook by a man who promised marriage before selling her. Authorities warn of increasing social media-based trafficking targeting vulnerable individuals from rural areas.
Deaf-Mute Hindu Minor Allegedly Forced Into Marriage After Disappearance in Pakistan's Sindh Province
Oct 19, 2025 05:32 pm CST
A concerning case has emerged from Pakistan's Sindh province where a 15-year-old deaf and mute Hindu girl reappeared after a week-long disappearance, displaying an Islamic conversion certificate and allegedly married to an older Muslim man. The girl's family has filed an abduction complaint, while minority rights activists question the authenticity of her consent given her age and disabilities.
13-Year-Old Tribal Girl Forcibly Married and Sexually Assaulted in Maharashtra: Five Arrested
Oct 17, 2025 04:33 pm CST
Police in Maharashtra's Palghar district have arrested five individuals following allegations that a 13-year-old tribal girl was forcibly married and repeatedly sexually assaulted. The case involves multiple serious charges including child marriage, trafficking, and sexual crimes against minors, with authorities invoking provisions of the POCSO Act and other protective legislation.
16-Year-Old Girl Forced Into Marriage in Bengaluru: Police Case Filed Under Child Marriage Act
Oct 01, 2025 07:09 pm CST
Bengaluru police have registered a case after a 16-year-old girl was allegedly forced into marriage at a local mosque. The incident, reported on September 26, has led to legal action under the Child Marriage Restraint Act, with authorities also investigating potential violations of the POCSO Act. Separate complaints highlight concerns about those who conducted the illegal ceremony and possible pregnancy of the minor.