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Pastor arrested under Pocso Act in Kanniyakumari

The accused has been identified as J Varghese, who is attached to a congregation in Thuckalay

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MADURAI: A 55-year-old pastor was arrested in a POCSO case in Kanniyakumari district on Monday.

The accused has been identified as J Varghese, who is attached to a congregation in Thuckalay.

He allegedly sexually assaulted a 17-year-old boy during Vacation Bible School recently. Based on a complaint filed by the victim, the Thuckalay police have registered a case against the pastor under the POCSO Act.

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