Archive · 13 Aug 2026
Odisha Pastor Accused of Assaulting Eight-Month Pregnant Woman
A lady who was going to have a baby soon said that a pastor hurt her.
The lady was feeling unwell and wanted to get better.
The pastor said his prayers could make her feel better.
He asked her to come to his house for a prayer session.
She went to his house with her husband.
She says something very bad happened to her while she was there.
The police are now investigating what happened.
They will talk to the lady and other people who know about it.
A medical check will also be done as part of the investigation.
The police have not yet confirmed all the facts of the case.
An eight-month pregnant woman in Odisha's Kalahandi district alleged she was sexually assaulted by a pastor during a prayer session.
The alleged incident took place on August 7 under the jurisdiction of Sadar police station in Bhawanipatna.
The pastor, identified as Jinesh Kumar, allegedly claimed he could cure the unwell woman through prayer and invited her to his residence.
The woman visited the pastor's residence with her husband, where she says the assault occurred.
Police have initiated an investigation and plan to record the woman's statement and conduct a medical examination.
- Who
- An eight-month pregnant woman and pastor Jinesh Kumar in Odisha's Kalahandi district.
- What
- The woman alleged she was sexually assaulted by the pastor at his residence during a prayer session.
- When
- August 7, reported on Thursday.
- Where
- Bhawanipatna, under Sadar police station, Kalahandi district, Odisha.
- Why
- The woman sought relief from illness and the pastor allegedly claimed he could cure her through prayer.
- Accused
- Pastor Jinesh Kumar
- Victim
- Eight-month pregnant woman
- Incident date
- August 7
- Location
- Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi district, Odisha
- Police station
- Sadar police station
- Alleged pretext
- Prayer session to cure illness
- Investigation status
- Police investigation initiated; medical examination planned
- Arrest status
- Not yet confirmed