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Local residents in Sylhet’s South Surma upazila raided a resort, detaining 12 young men and women.

• Eight of the detainees, aged 16-22, were married off, allegedly with their guardians’ consent.
• Four others were released to their guardians as they were underage.
• Police investigated the incident but did not intervene in the marriages.
• Authorities stated that forcing someone to marry is not lawful.
• The resort has closed indefinitely due to “unavoidable circumstances.”

News Source: The Business Standard