Two arrested in connection with abduction and murder of minor girl in Sulur
Two individuals were arrested in connection with the abduction and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Sulur, near Coimbatore. The suspects, Karthik and Mohanraj, allegedly kidnapped the girl under the pretext of buying her chocolates and later murdered her. Protests erupted in the area following the discovery of the girl's body, prompting a significant police presence.
- ▪The girl's body was found in Kannampalayam tank on May 22, 2026.
- ▪Karthik and Mohanraj were arrested after being identified through surveillance footage.
- ▪Protests by local residents lasted for about eight hours, demanding justice for the victim.
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The police arrested two persons early on Saturday (May 23, 2026) 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). Karthik (33) of Nagapattinam, who has been residing at Pallapalayam near Coimbatore, and his friend Mohanraj were arrested for their 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 under way, said a communique issued by the Coimbatore District Police early on Saturday.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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