TN govt invokes Goondas Act in 10-year-old girl’s murder case
The Tamil Nadu government has invoked the Goondas Act against two men accused of murdering a 10-year-old girl, aiming for swift justice. The case has sparked statewide outrage following the discovery of the girl's body with visible injuries. Authorities are prioritizing the investigation and prosecution of sexual crimes to ensure deterrent punishment.
- ▪The two accused, K Karthi and R Mohan, were arrested under the POCSO Act and remanded to judicial custody.
- ▪The Goondas Act was invoked to classify the accused as sexual offenders and issue detention orders against them.
- ▪The girl's body was found on May 22, leading to the arrests on May 23.
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TN govt invokes Goondas Act in 10-year-old girl’s murder caseTamil Nadu invokes the Goondas Act against two men accused in the murder of a 10-year-old girl, ensuring swift justice for the heinous crime.Published on: May 28, 2026 6:52 AM ISTBy S Vijay Karthik, CHENNAIShare viaCopy link The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday invoked the Goondas Act against the two accused in the murder case of a 10-year-old girl in Sulur near Coimbatore that triggered statewide outrage.TN govt invokes Goondas Act in 10-year-old girl’s murder caseK Karthi, 33, from Nagapattinam district and R Mohan, 30, from Thanjavur, were arrested under the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and remanded to judicial custody.An official release issued on Wednesday said Coimbatore…
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