Kerala priest's assistant arrested for sexual assault
A 38-year-old woman from Bengaluru went to the Sree Vishnumaya Swamy Temple in Kerala hoping for spiritual support, but was allegedly raped and blackmailed by the priest's assistant, Arun T A.
Claiming her family was under a spell, Arun demanded money for rituals and later threatened her with explicit video calls to force her silence.
Accused used black magic to control her
Arun allegedly assaulted her in a temple room while chief priest Unni Damodaran stood guard, then raped her again at a secluded spot.
He used nude videos and threats of black magic against her children to keep control and demand more money.
After the woman filed a complaint with evidence on May 29, police arrested Arun on June 13.
The chief priest is still missing as police continue their search; both face serious charges including rape.