Indian media reported a tragic incident in Gujarat’s Morbi district where a man allegedly handed over his wife and underage daughter to their landlord for sexual exploitation after failing to pay rent. The man reportedly agreed to this act in exchange for 2,000 rupees. Police have arrested both the man and the landlord following the complaint.

According to authorities, the family had moved from Surendranagar to Morbi about six months earlier in search of livelihood and rented a house for 2,000 rupees per month. Due to severe financial hardship, they had been unable to pay rent for four months. The man then reached a deal with the landlord to settle the dues through the exploitation of his wife and daughter.

Police said the victim’s grandmother filed a complaint at Morbi police station, leading to charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and other relevant laws. A third suspect is being sought in connection with the crime.