Attempts to marry off two minor girls thwarted

Attempts to marry off two minor girls were foiled by the authorities here today.
Based on a tip off, the marriage of a 17-year-old Chhoti Devram and one Sapna, 15, from Mamta Nagar, which was scheduled for tomorrow was stopped, Child Protection Officer Bhagwandas Sahu told PTI.
Families of the two girls were made to give undertakings that they would not marry off their daughters until they are 18, he said.
Girls below the age of 18 years and boys below 21 years are prohibited from marrying according to Indian law, whose violation invites two years' rigorous imprisonment or a fine of Rs 1 lakh, or both.