Sheikhupura man allegedly rapes, murders 13-year-old neighbour girl

SHEIKHUPURA: A man allegedly raped and murdered a minor girl who was his neighbour when she was alone at her house before fleeing the crime scene, the deceased's brother told police on Tuesday.

The late 13-year-old girl's brother told police that his sister was alone at their residence in Sheikhupura's Mairaj Pura town and that both his parents had died earlier. The alleged rapist broke into their house, raped his little sister, and fled after killing her.

Police said they have registered a first information report (FIR) at Sheikhupura's Saddar station and that the body was shifted to the morgue. Raids were being carried out to search for and arrest the suspect.