By Ayodhya Prasad Singh

Eleven-yearsold Priya (Changed name) was absent from her school in South Tripura district for weeks. Enquiring by the school revealed that family was planning to marry her off at such tender age. ‘Balika Manch’ however prevented it by swinging into action.After proponents counseling of the child and her parents, the girl rejoined her classes.

In another case, 13-years old Mala (changed name) was absent after eloping with a friend. ‘Balika Manch’ passed on the information to the district administration which rescued the girl and she resumed her classes. In yet another bizarre case, class 10th girl, aged 17, studying in government Higher Secondary School got pregnant after being married. When she has been absent for months, ‘Balika Manch’ found out the truth. The SDM city with his team intervened the matter and counseled the couple and their family. The girl was again admitted to the school and family is also taking care of her. There have been more than hundreds such cases in South Tripua district Belonia in last one year.

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