Assam recently launched a crackdown on child marriage in the State. However, the action has left many young girls, including mothers, in distress. In the drive against child marriage in the State, the police had till recently arrested 2,258 people, including Hindu and Muslim priests who conducted such weddings. The police said they have identified around 8,000 accused in connection with such cases. However, activists and health workers seek an all-round approach from education of girls to awareness campaigns to stop the practice. 📸 Ritu Raj Konwar