Haryana: Yesterday, was the day of celebration for the girls in Haryana because a child marriage was stopped by a women’s group, Child Marriage Prohibition Department(CMPD) and the police in Safidon city in the district, as per the official.

“The bride was found to be of 16 years of age and the groom was 19-years-old”, the official said.

Official was informed about the marriage in Geeta colony of the district once the bridegroom's family had reached the place.

Police further added, “The parents of both the teenagers have given written apology to the woman's group and a child marriage prohibition officer that they will follow the law and will not marry off their children before they reach the legal marriageable age”