Haryana reports 402 child marriage complaints with Karnal highest
India
Between April 2025 and March 2026, Haryana saw 402 complaints of child marriage, a reminder that this issue is still very real.
Karnal topped the list with 82 cases, making up over one-fifth of all reports.
Fatehabad, Sonepat, Panipat, Kaithal, and Nuh also saw notable numbers.
Haryana teams with NGOs for outreach
Some districts like Gurugram (five cases) and Faridabad (just one) had fewer complaints.
Still, surveys show 11.9% of women aged 20-24 and 13.3% early marriage among men aged 25-29 in Haryana.
Officials say underreporting and cultural acceptance make it hard to tackle.
The state is teaming up with NGOs for outreach in villages and schools to spread awareness and push for real change.