LUCKNOW, May 13 -- A student of Class 8 in Gonda reported her impending marriage to field officers and activists in the district, saving herself from child marriage. The girl was subsequently rescued by an anti-human trafficking unit and childline team, following which she was enrolled back in school.

On account of the wedding season and Akshaya Tritiya falling around the same time, child marriages in rural parts tend to see a spike at this time of year, activating government field officers and NGOs.

Knowing this, the girl, Suman Yadav (name changed) waited for field workers from child rights organisations to come towards her house, which was being decorated for her wedding, to be held in a few weeks.

The girl was discovered and rescue...