Family Raises Serious Allegations
A case involving the alleged marriage of a 15-year-old minor girl has surfaced in Jalandhar, with her family alleging that a fake Aadhaar card was prepared to conceal her actual age and facilitate the marriage.
According to the family, the girl left home on July 26. They later learned that her age had allegedly been altered through a fabricated identity document, which was reportedly used during the marriage process.
Family Claims No Consent Was Taken
The girl's family has alleged that they had no prior knowledge of the proceedings and that their consent was not obtained for the alleged marriage.
The family maintains that the girl is actually 15 years old, while the Aadhaar document allegedly prepared in her name showed a different age. The family has urged authorities to verify the authenticity of the document and investigate how it was prepared and used.
Court Marriage Claim Emerges
There are also claims that the accused side may have presented the marriage as a court marriage. However, the exact circumstances surrounding the case are yet to be established.
The girl's statement and a direct interaction with her will be crucial in determining what actually happened, the circumstances in which she left home and whether the alleged marriage took place as claimed.
Social Representatives Demand Probe
Members of the victim's family, along with social representatives, have approached the authorities seeking a fair and detailed investigation.
They have demanded that if the identity document is found to be forged, those involved in creating or using it should be identified and prosecuted according to law. They have also called for an investigation into everyone allegedly involved in concealing the minor's age or facilitating the marriage
Authorities Face Demand for Strict Action
The family and social organisations have urged the administration to establish the facts through a transparent investigation and take strict legal action against anyone found responsible.
The case raises serious questions about the alleged misuse of identity documents and the protection of minors. The final facts will depend on the police investigation, verification of the girl's age and the statements recorded during the proceedings.