Khap panchayats want low marriage age to curb rape - NewsX

The Haryana khaps are advocating a unique solution to check the spate of rapes in the state . The Khap Mahapanchayat in Rohtak is asking the government to bring down the marriageable age. The mahapanchayat's logic is that the vulgarity in TV and films is leading to early puberty among immature youth. Unable to control their passions they are indulging in rapes and gang-rapes. The only solution it said was to lower the age limit for marriage so that men and women fulfill their physical desires.For more log on to http://www.newsx.com