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Uttar Pradesh News

The Times of India

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'Shotgun wedding': Teenage lovers skip exam to marry at temple; cops thwart plan

A teenage couple in Varanasi, aiming to marry instead of taking their UP Board exams, were intercepted by police. Officers responsibly escorted the students to their respective exam centers first. Post-examination, the 17-year-old girl was taken to the child welfare committee, and both were later permitted to return home after age verification.

27 Feb 2026 4:47 am