India, Oct. 28 -- Assam police arrested 98 people during an overnight operation targeting alleged child marriage cases across the state, with Dhubri district recording the highest number of arrests at 64. The remaining 34 arrests were reported from Nagaon, Boko, Chhaygaon and Bongaigaon, police sources said.

The operation is part of the state government's intensified efforts to enforce the law against child marriage. Those taken into custody include parents, other relatives and qazis allegedly connected to the practice.

In Dhubri district, the arrests were spread across several police station jurisdictions. Dhubri Sadar recorded 18 arrests, followed by Golakganj with 15. Gauripur and Bilasipara reported eight arrests each, while Fakirga...