Row after MLA, ex-minister attend child marriage in Karnataka's Koppal village

A local MLA and former minister are under fire for attending an underage girl's wedding in Koppal district, sparking public outrage after photos circulated. Authorities have registered an FIR, and child welfare advocates condemn the politicians' presence as tacit approval of the illegal practice. The district has seen a surge in child marriage alerts, highlighting the need for government intervention.