Two arrested for abduction, murder of 10-year-old girl near Coimbatore
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the abduction and murder of a 10-year-old girl near Coimbatore. The suspects, Karthik and Mohanraj, allegedly took the girl under the pretext of buying her chocolates. A public protest occurred in response to the incident, lasting several hours as community members demanded justice.
- ▪The body of the 10-year-old girl was found in Kannampalayam tank.
- ▪The suspects were known to the girl's family and were identified through surveillance footage.
- ▪A protest by local residents lasted until 5 a.m. on Saturday, demanding action from the police.
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The police arrested two persons early on Saturday in connection with the abduction and murder of a 10-year-old girl, whose body was found in Kannampalayam tank near Coimbatore on Friday (May 22, 2026). Karthik (33) of Nagapattinam, who has been residing at Pallapalayam near Coimbatore, and his friend Mohanraj, were arrested for alleged involvement in the crime, Inspector General of Police (West Zone) R.V. Ramya Bharathi confirmed to The Hindu.Further investigation in the case is on, said a communique issued by the Coimbatore District Police early on Saturday (May 23, 2026). The protest staged by the public on Tiruchi Road in front of Sulur police station, condemning the abduction and murder of a 10-year-old girl near #Coimbatore, went on for about eight hours till 5 a.m., Saturday.
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