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Priest arrested on charges of sexually harassing minor boys in Karnataka
A Catholic priest has been arrested following allegations of sexual harassment against minor boys. The complaint was filed after a victim disclosed the abuse to his parents, who subsequently approached church authorities.
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A priest has been arrested in Karnataka on charges of sexually harassing minor boys, police said on Monday. The arrest followed a formal complaint filed after a victim disclosed the alleged abuse to his family members.
According to the complainant, after narrating the incidents of sexual harassment to his parents, the family approached the Mangaluru Bishop with the matter. Acting on the Bishop's instructions, the boy and his family subsequently filed a formal complaint with police authorities.
The case has drawn attention to safeguarding concerns within religious institutions in the region. Investigations into the allegations are ongoing, with police examining the claims against the accused priest.
The Diocese of Mangaluru has not yet issued a formal statement regarding the arrest or the allegations. Authorities have urged anyone with information related to the case to come forward.