Faisalabad man booked for allegedly selling wife to repay debt

FAISALABAD: Police have registered a case against a man accused of allegedly selling his wife to another individual to repay a loan of Rs70,000.

According to the FIR, the woman alleged that her husband handed her over to another man after failing to repay the outstanding debt. She claimed she was forced to remain with the buyer against her will.

The complainant later managed to escape and approached the police, seeking legal action against those involved.

Police have registered a case under the relevant provisions of the law and launched an investigation into the allegations.

Authorities said efforts are under way to arrest the suspects and determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

The case has drawn widespread attention, with police assuring that all aspects of the allegations will be thoroughly investigated and action will be taken in accordance with the law.