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Senthil Kumaran / TNN / Feb 21, 2026, 20:41 IST

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Man arrested for sexually assaulting girl near Erode

ERODE: A man has been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in Erode district. The arrested man, identified as R Kuppusamy, 27, was living near the house of the girl’s grandmother in a village in the district. The sexual assault happened on Feb 16 when the girl was going to school, said an officer at the Sathyamangalam all-women police station. The girl's grandmother came to know about the sexual assault and informed her parents. The grandmother filed a police complaint on Tuesday. Police registered a case, conducted inquiries and arrested the man on Friday.

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About the AuthorSenthil Kumaran

V Senthil Kumaran is currently working as the Special Correspondent for The Times of India, focusing on the districts of Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, and Erode. As the sole representative for these five districts in Western Tamil Nadu, Senthil Kumaran covers a wide range of topics, including crime, education, and civic issues. He has exposed numerous scams and held several government officials accountable for their actions. In addition to his journalism work, he holds an MBA in Human Resources, an M.Sc. in Psychotherapy, and an LLB, along with a BA in English Literature.

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