K. Karthi; R. Mohan
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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.Based on a recommendation made by Coimbatore Superintendent of Police Allatipalli Pavan Kumar Reddy, Coimbatore District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar invoked the Goondas Act against the two accused after categorising them as sexual offenders.Following the detention order, both accused were lodged in prison under the provisions of the Goondas Act.The police also warned that stringent action under the Act would be initiated against those involved in activities affecting public peace and public health. Published - May 27, 2026 01:02 pm IST
