NationalSunday, 19 July 2026·The Hindu - National
Child Welfare Committee rescues pregnant 14-year-old from child marriage in Krishna district
On July 19, 2026, the Child Welfare Committee in Krishna district rescued a 14-year-old pregnant girl married to a 34-year-old man and sent the case to police.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In July 2026, the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) in Krishna district rescued a 14-year-old pregnant girl who had been married to a 34-year-old man from Tatakuntla village in NTR district, and the case was sent to Vissannapeta police.
Key specifics
- The rescue was carried out by the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) officials in Krishna district.
- The girl was 14 years old and was reported to be pregnant.
- The man she was married to was 34 years old, from Tatakuntla village in NTR district.
- The child was referred to a Child Care Institution for care and protection.
- The case was forwarded to Vissannapeta police for necessary action.
Exam lens
Polity and social welfare match-the-following, CWC, child protection, child marriage, police referral, and Child Care Institution are the key facts; TNPSC may ask which authority intervenes in child marriage cases involving minors.