Coimbatore Police File Chargesheet in 18 Days for Sexual Assault and Murder of 10-Year-Old Girl
The Coimbatore District Police filed a comprehensive 819-page chargesheet on June 10, 2026, against two men accused of abducting, sexually assaulting, and murdering a 10-year-old girl near Sulur on May 21, 2026. The investigation was completed in 18 days with support from forensic analysis, DNA profiling, cyber forensics, and two eyewitnesses. The case highlights the police's swift investigative response and coordination across departments in a serious crime against a child.
The Coimbatore District Police filed charges against K. Karthi (35) and R. Mohan (31) for the abduction, sexual assault, and murder of a 10-year-old girl on May 21, 2026. The chargesheet, submitted on June 10, contains 104 prosecution witnesses and 215 documents, with charges filed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. According to police, Karthi abducted the girl from her neighborhood by promising chocolates, took her to a secluded area near Kannampalayam tank, and murdered her after sexual assault. The investigation employed DNA profiling, potency testing, and cyber forensic analysis to establish Karthi's presence at the crime scene and his communication with Mohan. Post-mortem findings indicated blunt force trauma and cumulative injuries to the neck and chest as causes of death. Police officials attributed the swift 18-day investigation to effective coordination between departments, timely receipt of forensic reports, and cooperation from two eyewitnesses.
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Sulur girl sexual assault-cum-murder: police file charge sheet in 18 days
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