Priest in Uttar Pradesh molests minor, arrested

A temple priest was arrested on charges of molesting a seven-year-old child in Uttar Pradesh’s Hapur district.

The incident occurred on Monday, September 2. However, before being arrested, the priest was beaten up by the minor’s family and others who came to know about the



molestation.

According to local reports, this is not the first time the priest has committed the crime. According to Amar Ujala, on August 26 on Krishna Janmashtami, the priest had allegedly molested the young girl. The incident has caused widespread outrage among the residents.