{
  "id": 3752081,
  "title": "NCW forms fact-finding panel on women being sold in marriages",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/ncw-forms-fact-finding-panel-on-women-being-sold-in-marriages",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T14:11:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ncw-forms-fact-finding-panel-on-women-being-sold-in-marriages/article71396341.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Commission for Women (NCW) has formed a five-member fact-finding team to investigate the controversial practice known as ‘Paro’ or ‘Molki’ marriages in the Mewat region, specifically in Nuh district of Haryana. This practice involves the alleged trafficking and exploitation of women from economically disadvantaged communities in other states, who are then married off to men in the region in exchange for money. Reports have surfaced concerning women being resold and subjected to repeated abuse and exploitation, raising significant concerns over inter-state trafficking and violations of their rights, dignity, and safety.\n\nThe NCW has taken notice of these disturbing allegations and formed the team to conduct an unbiased examination of the issue. Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar emphasized that marriage should be a relationship based on dignity and equality, not a transaction. The team, comprising experts from various fields, will delve into the prevalence, nature, and mechanisms of the Paro/Molki practice, including the involvement of intermediaries and potential trafficking networks that operate across state borders. Additionally, the panel will investigate concerns related to legal identity, inheritance, entitlements, violence, child marriage, social stigma, and access to justice and state services for affected women.\n\nTo gather comprehensive information, the team will conduct an on-the-spot inquiry in Nuh/Mewat and other relevant locations, interviewing survivors, local residents, police officials, civil administration, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders. The commission has mandated the panel to submit its report, complete with recommendations aimed at preventing the recurrence of such practices and enhancing protections for women affected by them, within ten working days of its formation.",
  "summary": "The 5-member team, including two retired IPS officers, will examine the practice of ‘Paro’ or ‘Molki’ marriages in Mewat region, particularly in Haryana’s Nuh; the group have been given 10 days to submit a report on the issue",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}