A Pakistani couple living
near Reggio Emilia have been cited for arranging the marriage of
their underage daughter in Pakistan.
The husband and wife, aged 43 and 46, arranged to marry off
their eldest daughter, 17, at a ceremony in Pakistan before
Christmas.
But the girl, who recently turned 18, reported the case to
social services who removed her to a youth shelter before the
marriage could happen.
The parents had bought the air ticket to Pakistan in November.
Police said the couple may face prosecution.
The incident happened at Novellara.
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