New Delhi, May 23 -- A 10-year-old girl was sexually assaulted and killed in Coimbatore, sparking shock and widespread outrage across Tamil Nadu. She had been missing since Thursday evening and was later discovered dead in Coimbatore on Friday.

Referring to the arrest of the two accused, he said the Tamil Nadu government would take strong action to ensure that those involved in such heinous crimes against women and children face strict punishment under the law. He added that all necessary steps would be taken without delay.

2. Police said a 33-year-old man K Karthi, a native of Nagapattinam district and an acquaintance of the victim's family, accused of sexual assault, has been arrested under the POCSO Act and other charges, including m...