Cleric in Chitradurga, Karnataka, arrested for raping minor under evil spirits claim; manipulated brother to assault her, case filed under POCSO Act.

A cleric in Chitradurga, Karnataka, was arrested for repeatedly raping a minor girl, claiming she was possessed by evil spirits. He manipulated the girl's brother into sexually assaulting her as a form of spiritual treatment. The case was filed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The incident was revealed when the girl's mother took her to a doctor for a stomach ache complaint.

June 03, 2024
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