Police in Balasore district's Kanchanibag area stopped a forced child marriage of a 17-year-old girl. Acting on a tip-off from villagers, the police arrested the 40-year-old groom, Jitendra Barik, and the girl's father. The minor was reportedly unwilling to marry. Further investigation into the matter is underway. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/police-foil-child-marriage-attempt-in-balasore-groom-and-father-arrested-11869443 #creator program