Lahore police have foiled the rukhsati ceremony of a 13-year-old girl and arrested six people, including the groom and the girl’s father, in a child marriage case.
The operation took place after police received information through emergency helpline 15 about an underage marriage ceremony at a wedding hall in Liaquatabad, Lahore.
According to police, officers reached the venue and stopped the ceremony before the girl could be sent to her husband’s home.
Police Action Follows Emergency Helpline Call
Liaquatabad police conducted the raid at Madina Marriage Hall in Kashmiri Mohalla. The arrested individuals include the groom, identified as Subtul Hasan, the girl’s father, Subtain, and four other people attending the ceremony.
Police registered a case against all six suspects at Liaquatabad Police Station and launched further investigations.
According to preliminary findings, the girl’s nikah had taken place on October 4, while her rukhsati ceremony was scheduled for November 8.
Punjab’s Child Marriage Law Comes Under Focus
The incident has renewed attention on Punjab’s efforts to prevent child marriages.
Under the Punjab Child Marriage Restraint Act 2026, the minimum legal marriage age for both boys and girls is 18 years. The law makes child marriage a non-bailable offence.
Adults who marry children can face imprisonment of two to three years and a fine of up to Rs500,000. Guardians who facilitate or permit such marriages can also face legal consequences.
Lahore Police Vow Strict Action
DIG Operations Lahore Faisal Kamran said child marriage is a criminal offence and that authorities would not compromise on children’s protection.
He added that police would take legal action against everyone involved in arranging underage marriages.
The investigation into the Lahore case is continuing, while the arrested suspects remain subject to legal proceedings.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about child marriage and the importance of enforcing laws designed to protect minors across Pakistan.
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