'Horrific': CM Vijay assures stern action after minor girl sexually assaulted and killed in Tamil Nadu
A 10-year-old girl was sexually assaulted and murdered in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, leading to widespread outrage. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay condemned the incident as horrific and promised strict action against the perpetrators. Two men have been arrested, and the police are continuing their investigation to ensure justice for the victim's family.
- ▪Two men have been arrested for the sexual assault and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore.
- ▪The main accused, K Karthi, was apprehended after attempting to escape and sustaining injuries.
- ▪The Tamil Nadu government has vowed to take stern action against those involved in such heinous crimes.
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'Horrific': CM Vijay assures stern action after minor girl sexually assaulted and killed in Tamil NaduTwo men have been arrested for sexually assaulting and murdering a 10-year-old girl in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore. Updated on: May 23, 2026 10:15 PM ISTEdited by Sana FaziliShare viaCopy link The sexual assault and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore triggered outrage across the state on Saturday, with chief minister C Joseph Vijay assuring strict action amid an opposition uproar over the incident.Tamil Nadu CM Vijay (in picture) termed the incident as “horrific” and said such inhuman and unforgivable criminal acts can never be tolerated. (@TNDIPRNEWS)Two men accused in the crime have been arrested, police said.
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