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16-year-old UP girl calls child helpline to stop her marriage to 25-year-old Saudi Arabia-based man

Summary by Times of India
A 16-year-old girl in Ballia intervened to stop her arranged marriage to a 25-year-old man. The girl contacted the Child Helpline, revealing her underage status and impending wedding. Officials, accompanied by local police, assisted in counseling her family regarding the legal ramifications of child marriage. After discussions, both families agreed to cancel the wedding and signed undertakings to comply with the law.

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Times of India broke the news in India on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
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