Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], Aug 18 (ANI): A 70-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore, the police said.

The accused identified as Kanakaraj used to run a wholesale grocery shop. He was arrested and taken to Bavani sub-jail early today morning.

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The investigation into the matter is underway. (ANI)

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