Edited By :Dhritiman Ganguly
A priest in an orthodox church in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district has been arrested on charges of sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl.
The arrested person has been identified as Pondson John, a priest from the Orthodox Church at Koodal, in Pathanamthitta. A case has been registered against him under various sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO).
The alleged incident happened on 12 March when the girl, a student of Class 12, was taken for counselling to the priest as she was reportedly facing trouble with her academics.
According to a report by India Today, the priest assaulted her at her own house, when he was alone with her.
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Topics: Sexual Assault Priest Kerala Church
Edited By :Dhritiman Ganguly