Priest arrested for sexually abusing a minor girl in a College in Shivamogga, Karnataka

Shivamogga (Karnataka) – A priest associated with a Diocese-run college, Francis Fernandes was arrested for sexually assaulting a minor Hindu girl. The Father was booked under the POSCO Act, produced before the Court, and sent for 14 days of judicial custody. Bajrang Dal activists protested outside the Police station and demanded strict action against Fernandes.

Meet Father Francis Fernandes, a church priest from Karnataka’s Shivamogga district who was a principal of a pre-university girls’ college.

Charges: Arrested for allegedly abusing a minor at a college in which he was teaching. He was booked under relevant sections of the… pic.twitter.com/ItCtf6TWRY

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Editorial Viewpoint

Please note there is always a hue and cry by the media when false allegations are levelled against Hindu Saints/Sadhus. However, the same anti-Hindu media goes mum in such incidents.