Archive · 16 Dec 2025
UP Priest Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Child
A priest named Ramesh Chandra Puri was arrested for hurting a seven-year-old boy in Uttar Pradesh.
The priest had been working in a temple for about 20 years.
On Monday, he took the boy to a quiet place near the temple and did something very bad to him.
The boy's family found out when he got sick and told the police.
The police arrested the priest and he is now in jail.
The police are still working on the case.
A 65-year-old priest, Ramesh Chandra Puri, was arrested for sexually assaulting a seven-year-old boy in Uttar Pradesh's Deoria.
The incident occurred on Monday when the priest lured the child to a secluded spot near the temple and assaulted him.
The boy's family discovered the assault when his condition deteriorated and informed the police.
A case was registered against Puri under the BNS and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The accused was produced in court and sent to jail, with further legal proceedings underway.
- Who
- Ramesh Chandra Puri, a 65-year-old priest, and a seven-year-old boy
- What
- Sexual assault of a minor
- When
- Monday (incident), Tuesday (arrest)
- Where
- Tali village, Deoria, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- The priest lured the child to a secluded spot and assaulted him
- Accused
- Ramesh Chandra Puri (65)
- Victim
- Seven-year-old boy
- Location
- Tali village, Deoria, Uttar Pradesh
- Incident Date
- Monday
- Charges Filed
- BNS and POCSO Act
- Arrest Date
- Tuesday
- Current Status
- Accused in jail, legal proceedings ongoing