Police have arrested a woman for selling her daughter in Hafizabad, 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Sunday.

Police said Samira sold her daughter for Rs500,000 to 40-year-old Suleman..

He forcibly tied the knot with the girl and subjected her to torture, the lawmen added.

Police registered a case and are investigating.

The DPO took notice and sought a report from the SDPO Saddar Circle.

The district‘s top cop said stern action will be taken against such people. He said the culprits would be brought book at the earliest.