Sulur girl sexual assault and murder case: Goondas Act invoked against two accused
Two men have been arrested in connection with the sexual assault and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Sulur, Coimbatore. The Goondas Act has been invoked against the accused, who are currently in judicial remand. Authorities are taking stringent measures to address public safety concerns related to such offenses.
- ▪The accused are K. Karthi, 33, and R. Mohan, 30.
- ▪They were arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
- ▪The Goondas Act was invoked based on a recommendation from the Coimbatore Superintendent of Police.
- ▪The police aim to file a chargesheet within 30 days.
- ▪Stringent action will be taken against those affecting public peace and health.
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Two men arrested in connection with the sexual assault and murder of a 10-year-old girl near Sulur in Coimbatore were detained under the Goondas Act on Wednesday (May 27, 2026), while a court extended their judicial remand till June 5.The accused were identified as K. Karthi, 33, from Nagapattinam district, and R. Mohan, 30, from Thanjavur district. They were arrested by the Sulur police under provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in connection with the murder of the child within the limits of the Sulur police station in Coimbatore district. Related StoriesSulur minor girl abduction and murder: T.N.
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