Chennai: University student arrested for marrying an underage classmate. A 20-year-old from Mettur is three months pregnant. One case was registered under the POCSO law. The boy is from Omalur in Salem.
They both studied in a private college. The 17-year-old went to college in April and never came home. With this, the family approached the court saying their son was missing. Karipur police conducted an investigation but could not find him. The boy’s family then filed a habeas corpus petition with the High Court.
In the ensuing investigation, both were found in Krishnagiri. Salem City Commissioner Najmul Hoda said the girl was released into judicial custody.
Summary in English: Tamil Nadu woman, pregnant, arrested for marrying a junior classmate: policemen
