10-Year-Old Girl Kidnapped, Murdered In Coimbatore While Going To Grocery Store; Family Stages Protest
10-Year-Old Girl Kidnapped, Murdered In Coimbatore While Going To Grocery Store; Family Stages Protest Published By, Last Updated: May 23, 2026, 14:22 IST The accused
10-Year-Old Girl Kidnapped, Murdered In Coimbatore While Going To Grocery Store; Family Stages Protest Published By, Last Updated: May 23, 2026, 14:22 IST The accused, identified as Karthik of Nagapattinam, 33, is a resident of Pallapalayam near Sulur. Another accused, Mohan Raj, was arrested for allegedly assisting him A visual from outside the Government Medical College and ESI Hospital (Credit: X/ANI) Two individuals were arrested in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore in connection with the abduction and murder of a 10-year-old girl near Kannampalayam in Sulur, said the police on Saturday. The accused, identified as Karthik of Nagapattinam, 33, is a resident of Pallapalayam near Sulur. Another accused, Mohan Raj, was arrested for allegedly assisting him, the Times of India reported. What Is The Case? The 10-year-old girl — who had been missing since Thursday evening — was found dead on a lakebed near Kannampalayam on Friday. Police said she had stepped out to buy grocery near her house when accused Karthik allegedly abducted her and later killed her, said the TOI report.
After the incident, the deceased’s parents, relatives, along with public members, staged a protest on Sulur Road, demanding strict action against perpetrators. Inspector general of police (West Zone) R V Ramya Bharathi visited the protest site and held talks with the protestors, assuring them of a proper investigation into the incident. Victim’s Kin Seek Justice A relative of the victim, Senthil Kumar, told ANI that the family is still unaware of how the incident unfolded. “We don’t know what could have happened; we only received information late yesterday evening. First, they said the girl was missing, but later they said she was found dead on the lake shore. Following that, hundreds of students and the public staged a roadblock protest seeking justice", Kumar said. “However, the police forcibly pushed them away from the spot, and the parents were taken to the Sulur police station for a compromise. We told them not to sign any papers and not to receive anything. We want justice, and we want to see what judgment will be given to these accused individuals.
We are now waiting for the DSP to reach the ESI Hospital", he added, according to ANI. The deceased’s body has been kept at the Government Medical College and ESI Hospital for an autopsy. A further probe into the matter is underway. CM Vijay Assures Justice In a statement posted on ‘X’, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay described the act as “inhuman and unforgivable". “The horrific incident that occurred yesterday to a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore causes immense pain and shock. Such inhuman and unforgivable criminal acts can never be tolerated in our society. I share my deepest condolences with the relatives of the family of the little girl who is grieving the loss of their dear child. Two culprits related to this case have been arrested", according to a statement from the state’s Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). கோயம்புத்தூரில் நேற்று 10 வயது சிறுமிக்கு நிகழ்ந்த கொடூர சம்பவம் மிகுந்த வேதனையையும், அதிர்ச்சியையும் அளிக்கிறது. இத்தகைய மனிதநேயமற்ற மற்றும் மன்னிக்க முடியாத குற்றச் செயல்கள் நமது சமூகத்தில் ஒருபோதும் ஏற்றுக்கொள்ளப்பட முடியாது.தங்கள் உயிருக்குயிரான குழந்தையைப் பிரிந்து வாடும்… CMOTamilNadu (@CMOTamilnadu) May 23, 2026 CM Vijay assured the victim’s family that all necessary actions would be taken against those responsible.
“I have directed the police to conduct a thorough and expeditious investigation into the incident and to take all necessary actions to file the chargesheet immediately. The Tamil Nadu government will firmly act to ensure that those who engage in such heinous acts against women and children receive severe punishment under the law. All immediate and necessary actions for this will be taken", he added. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Location: Coimbatore, India, India First Published: May 23, 2026, 12:15 IST News india 10-Year-Old Girl Kidnapped, Murdered In Coimbatore While Going To Grocery Store; Family Stages Protest Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Loading comments...
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