‘Jumped from 1st floor to escape’: 2 arrested in Coimbatore child rape-murder case

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A 10-year-old girl was sexually assaulted and murdered in Coimbatore, India, sparking widespread outrage. Police arrested the neighbor and an accomplice within 24 hours; one suspect sustained injuries when attempting to escape. The Chief Minister has promised strict punishment and enhanced safety measures for women and children.

A 10-year-old girl was found sexually assaulted and murdered in Coimbatore, leading to widespread outrage. Police swiftly apprehended her neighbour, K Karthi, and an accomplice within 24 hours. Karthi, who sustained injuries while attempting to evade arrest, confessed to the heinous crime. The Chief Minister has pledged stringent punishment and enhanced safety measures for women and children.