A seven-year-old girl was killed after rape in tehsil Hadil Shah of district Khairpur, 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Monday. 

According to reports, Monika was strangulated to death. Her corpse was found from an orchard of bananas. 

Police have begun an investigation.  

The incident spread panic across the city as this is the sixth murder in a week.

Police encounter

Khairpur police have arrested two injured accused after an alleged encounter. The accused had murdered a Hindu trader on resistance during dacoity.

The police first issued a press release saying they have arrested the accused.

But later said the police have arrested both the accused after they injured in an encounter with them.

Accident

At least 30 passengers were injured when a coach turned turtle on national highway in Gambat area of Khairpur due to overspeeding.

The injured who were shifted to Gambat Hospital included women and children.