Rise in child marriage complaints in Mysuru district

The number of complaints relating to child marriage reported to Child Helpline number 1098 in Mysuru have increased from 194 in 2023-24 to 310 in 2025-26.

Of the 173 complaints received between April and September 2026, FIRs were registered in 32 cases in which child marriages had come to light only after the marriages had taken place.

Following tip-offs, the District Child Protection Unit has intervened to stop several child marriages. However, in some cases, the marriages have been solemnised later.

In one of the notable cases in which marriage invitation had also been printed, District Child Protection Unit filed an FIR against 23 people who were allegedly involved in child marriage near Nagavala in August 2026.