A pastor who sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl was sentenced to life imprisonment and a fine of two lakh rupees. The accused Jose Prakash was sentenced by Manjeri fast track court.
The pastor molested the girl by saying that the minor child’s body was infected with evil forces and she could be healed by prayer. It is reported that the girl was sexually assaulted several times.
The incident happened in 2016. The pastor came to participate in the convention held at Perinthalmanna. After the convention, the pastor convinced the parents that evil forces have entered the body of two children and that they could be removed by prayer.
The child was molested on February 17 and 18, 2016. The Malappuram Women’s Police registered a case on the basis of the statement given by the child’s mother and the child on Childline. The accused was arrested by the police on March 22, 2016.
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