CHENNAI: A 75-year-old temple priest has been arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for allegedly sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl inside a temple near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, a NDTV report said.
The incident took place last month at a temple in Thiruvalanchuzhi, a shrine under the control of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department
The accused, Viswanatha Iyer, who had been serving as the temple’s chief priest for several years allegedly sexually abused her.
Following a detailed inquiry, the police said the allegations were found to be true and arrested the priest under relevant sections of the POCSO Act.
