Girl who escaped child marriage tops board exams, aims to become IPS officer
Kurnool: In an inspiring tale of resilience and determination, S Nirmala, a young girl from Pedda Harivanam in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, has emerged as the top scorer in the first year intermediate board examinations. Despite facing immense challenges and narrowly escaping the clutches of child marriage, Nirmala achieved a remarkable score of 95.7%.
Hailing from an impoverished family, Nirmala's parents had already married off her three elder sisters and planned the same fate for her. However, undeterred by her family's intentions and the financial constraints they faced, Nirmala remained steadfast in her pursuit of education.
When her parents attempted to persuade her to abandon her studies due to financial difficulties and the lack of a nearby junior college, Nirmala refused to give up. Instead, she sought help from local MLA Y Saiprasad Reddy during an outreach program. Touched by her determination, the MLA intervened, and with the assistance of the district administration, Nirmala was rescued from the brink of child marriage and enrolled in Kasturba Gandhi Balikala Vidyalaya at Aspari.
Despite the challenges she faced, Nirmala seized the opportunity to excel academically, ultimately emerging as the top performer in her exams. Her remarkable achievement is a testament to her unwavering resolve and commitment to her education.
Looking ahead, Nirmala harbors ambitious dreams of becoming an IPS officer. With a burning desire to advocate for the abolition of child marriages and empower girls to pursue their aspirations, Nirmala's journey serves as an inspiration to countless others facing similar struggles.
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Meghalaya: Interstate ATM theft racket busted, 6 arrested
Shillong (PTI): An interstate racket involved in ATM thefts across several states has been busted, with the arrest of six persons in connection with a break-in at an electronic banking outlet in Meghalaya's Ri-Bhoi district, police said on Wednesday.
The accused were allegedly involved in breaking into an ATM of the Meghalaya Cooperative Apex Bank on April 5, 2024, they said.
Three of the accused were arrested from Barpeta in Assam, while the remaining were apprehended from Haryana, police said.
Ri-Bhoi SP Giri Prasad M said a special police team was constituted to investigate the case.
"With coordinated efforts and assistance from Assam and Haryana Police, we were able to apprehend the accused involved in the ATM break-in," he told PTI.
The case was registered at Umiam police station under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
According to police, the gang used gas cutters to break open the ATM safe and fled with the cash within minutes.
"The group is part of a larger network involved in similar ATM thefts across different states. Further investigation is underway to dismantle the entire network," the SP added.
