A 13-year-old in Pakistan managed to convince his parents to let him marry a 12-year-old girl. The boy gave an ultimatum to his parents, stating that he would only continue his studies if he were allowed to marry the girl. The minor couple had their 'Baat Pakki' ceremony, a traditional engagement event.
This news about child marriage has sparked outrage on social media. As the boy gave an ultimatum to his parents, their families got them engaged and were on the same page regarding their wedding.
A picture of their engagement is also doing rounds on the internet. Internet users showed concerns about it and said, "If he became a content creator then understand that everything was pre-planned." While others reacted to this by saying, "This has become too much."
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