Hyderabad, July 25 (PTI): Two child marriages were averted in Telangana before they materialised, police said here on Saturday.

Both cases were in Medchal district, police said.

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In the first case, a 17-year-old girl was rescued on Saturday before her marriage, while the other, involving a 16 -year-old girl, was prevented on Friday, a police press release said.

Both the cases were prevented by "She Teams" of Kushaiguda Divisionwith the help of district officials of the department concerned and Child Help Line, it said.

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The officials counselled the parents of both families and stopped the child marriages.

Mahesh M Bhagwat, Commissioner of Police, Rachakonda, appreciated the good work done by the Kushaiguda She team.

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