Journalist held for sexual assault on minor girl in Coimbatore
A journalist in Coimbatore was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl. The arrest followed a complaint from the girl's parents after she escaped and reported the incident. The accused, who had been living alone, is facing charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
- ▪The journalist is 46 years old and worked for a Tamil daily.
- ▪He was arrested based on a complaint from the girl's parents.
- ▪The assault reportedly occurred after he lured the girl to his residence.
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 21:37:54 +0530 |
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The police on May 26, 2026 (Tuesday) arrested a 46-year-old journalist attached to a Tamil daily in Coimbatore for alleged sexual assault on a minor girl.The police said that the journalist, a native of Tenkasi, was arrested based on the complaint lodged by the girl’s parent at the All Women Police Station, Coimbatore South.Police sources said that the accused had been residing alone as his wife was staying in her native for postnatal care. The accused lured the girl to his residence misusing his acquaintance with her family last week and sexually assaulted her.The girl escaped from his house and informed the incident to her parents.The police registered a case against him under different Sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.Police sources added that the accused…
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