In a disturbing incident that has sparked outrage, a Catholic priest from Kottaram in Kanyakumari district was reportedly assaulted and extorted by a group suspected to be involved in homosexual exploitation.
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ஓரின சேர்க்கை கும்பல் அட்டூழியம்#Tirunelveli | #Thamirabaraniriverhttps://t.co/y4W3uzOWeZ pic.twitter.com/DYcZL6S6dy— Dinamalar (@dinamalarweb) July 10, 2025
The victim, 50-year-old Father Arul Seelan, was allegedly attacked during the night near the banks of the Thamirabarani River in Tirunelveli.
Reports state that he was beaten and robbed by the group, who made away with ₹1 lakh in cash, his mobile phone, ATM cards, and other belongings.
Police have launched a search to identify and apprehend the culprits behind the assault and theft.
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