Arrests Made in Kidnap and Murder of 10-Year-Old Girl in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Two arrested for kidnap and murder of 10-year-old girl in Tamil Nadu`s Coimbatore
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In Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore district, two men have been arrested for the kidnapping, sexual assault, and murder of a 10-year-old girl. The girl disappeared while going to a nearby shop, and her body was later found in bushes. Authorities are ensuring justice under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
- 01The victim was reported missing after she failed to return home from a nearby shop on Thursday evening.
- 02Five special investigation teams were formed, examining approximately 250 CCTV recordings to identify the suspects.
- 03Karthi, the prime suspect, is a 33-year-old daily wage labourer known to the victim's family.
- 04Karthi attempted to escape by jumping from a building, resulting in injuries that required hospitalization.
- 05Both suspects will face prosecution under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
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The tragic case of a 10-year-old girl kidnapped, sexually assaulted, and murdered in Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, has sparked outrage and grief across the region. The girl went missing on Thursday evening after stepping out to a nearby shop, prompting her parents to file a complaint at the Sulur police station when she did not return. Tragically, her body was later found in bushes near the Kannampalayam pond. In response, police quickly formed five special investigation teams and analyzed around 250 CCTV recordings to identify the suspects. Within 24 hours, they arrested two men: Karthi, a 33-year-old daily wage laborer known to the victim's family, and his accomplice, 30-year-old Mohanraj. Karthi sustained injuries while attempting to evade capture by jumping from a building and is currently receiving treatment at the Coimbatore Government Hospital. The police confirmed that both men will face strict prosecution under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The incident has reignited calls for justice for crimes against children in Tamil Nadu.
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The case has raised significant concerns about child safety in the region, prompting calls for enhanced protective measures.
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