Hyderabad: She displays remarkable determination to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor, despite all that she was made to go through. A fortnight ago, the 15-year-old who was being forcibly married to a physically challenged 38-year-old man was rescued as the ceremony was in progress at a temple in Hyderabad.
The girl --- who had just passed her Class 10 board exams with 85 per cent marks -- was promised to the man after her parents failed to pay rent to his parents for months.
After she was rescued by the police and officials of the child welfare committee, the teenager --- the eldest of the three siblings --- was first shifted to a government home in Hyderabad and later to a hostel. Her family continues to live in the same rented house so sending her home may not have been safe.
"They forced my mother and I felt bad about the pressure on my mother. That is why I agreed to marry. But I don't know who complained. I am grateful to whoever did and saved me", she said.
The 15-year-old said she was trying to put the past behind her and looking forward to a future when she can help those who desperately need it.
On NDTV's request, Ranga Reddy district collector Raghunandan has opened a bank account on behalf of the minor girl. Those who wish to help can write to --- RR District Collectorate, 177, Ladikapool, Hyderabad.
The girl --- who had just passed her Class 10 board exams with 85 per cent marks -- was promised to the man after her parents failed to pay rent to his parents for months.
After she was rescued by the police and officials of the child welfare committee, the teenager --- the eldest of the three siblings --- was first shifted to a government home in Hyderabad and later to a hostel. Her family continues to live in the same rented house so sending her home may not have been safe.
"They forced my mother and I felt bad about the pressure on my mother. That is why I agreed to marry. But I don't know who complained. I am grateful to whoever did and saved me", she said.
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The 15-year-old said she was trying to put the past behind her and looking forward to a future when she can help those who desperately need it.
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On NDTV's request, Ranga Reddy district collector Raghunandan has opened a bank account on behalf of the minor girl. Those who wish to help can write to --- RR District Collectorate, 177, Ladikapool, Hyderabad.
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