The number of forced marriages is on the rise

> 3,405 youths were kidnapped for forced marriage in the Bihar last year; 3,070 in 2016, 3,000 in 2015 and 2,526 in 2014 > On an average nine Pakadua Vivah have been taking place daily in the state > Pakaduaa Vivah is an old social problem in Bihar due to the demand for dowry