A court in Thiruvananthapuram has sought a report from the Madhya Pradesh Police regarding the alleged underage marriage of a woman who drew attention during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela.
The court, presided over by Judge Shibu M P, directed the station house officer of the Maheshwar police station to file a report before May 20.
The petitioner alleged that CPI leaders and temple office-bearers had facilitated the underage marriage and sought the cancellation of the marriage and an order directing the police to conduct a detailed probe into those involved.
A case regarding the marriage had already been registered at the Maheshwar police station in Madhya Pradesh and the investigation is underway.
The Kerala High Court has granted interim relief to Mohammad Farman Khan, who hails from Uttar Pradesh, from arrest in the Madhya Pradesh police case.
