Islamabad police arrested a woman for subjecting a 13-year-old housemaid to torture, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Wednesday.
Samra, a woman from Sector G-15 of Islamabad, tortured a 13-year-old housemaid Andleeb Fatima in her house, according to police.
She also locked the housemaid’s mother Khalida Bibi up in a room when she came to meet her daughter.
Tarnol police registered a case on the complaint of the girl’s mother and arrested the accused.
“When I came to meet my daughter, she was carrying injuries on her face and head,” she told the police.
“Samra does witchcraft, and she burnt my daughter with a hot spoon. When I came to meet my daughter, she forcibly locked me up in a room and shot a video of mine in which she got the statement of her choice recorded,” she added.
“Madam (Samra) used to torture me daily and threaten to kill me in case I tell anyone,” Andleeb Fatima told the police in her statement.
“Strict action be taken against the woman who mistreated my girl,” Khalida Bibi demanded.
“The accused who tortured the girl has been arrested,” police said.
“A case has been registered on the complaint of the girl’s mother,” they added.
“The medical examination of the girl has been done. Further action will be taken in light of the medical report,” they stated.
Reporter: Farzana Siddique