In a disturbing incident in Chennai’s Ambattur area, a church assistant named Yesudas was apprehended by local authorities under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for the alleged sexual assault of three minor boys, who are cousins, over a period spanning five months. The accused, employed as an assistant to a Church Father, reportedly exploited his position to engage in illicit activities with the teenage boys, who were regular visitors to the church where he worked.
According to reports, a church named Vaanathin Vasal (Gate of Heavens Church), located in Madhamuppam, Ambattur, attracts over a thousand worshippers every Sunday. The victims — all minor boys from Vyasarpadi in Chennai — regularly attend Sunday prayers alongside their families. The church worker had befriended the kids through messages on WhatsApp.
The case came to public attention when the father of one of the victims, concerned by noticeable changes in his son’s behavior, decided to investigate further. His suspicions led him to discreetly follow his son, only to uncover a shocking scene: his son was accompanying Yesudas to a room at an OYO hotel, a budget hotel chain. Alarmed and distressed, the father approached the Church Father to discuss the matter and seek guidance. However, he was reportedly advised to proceed cautiously and received little actionable support from the church authority, leaving him dissatisfied with the response.
Determined to seek justice, the boy’s father lodged a formal complaint with the Ambattur Police Station. Following a preliminary investigation, law enforcement officials arrested Yesudas and charged him under several provisions of the POCSO Act, including Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections 3A, 3D, and 4(1), which specifically address penetrative sexual assault on minors. These charges reflect the severity of the alleged offenses, which carry significant legal consequences under India’s child protection laws.
According to police sources cited by India Today, Yesudas allegedly manipulated the boys by exposing them to pornographic videos as a precursor to the assaults. The investigation revealed that the abuse began with one boy and subsequently extended to his two cousins, drawing them into the cycle of exploitation. Statements provided by the victims to the police corroborated that the assaults took place in hotel rooms booked by the accused. The three boys, all minors, confirmed the incidents of abuse, providing consistent accounts that have strengthened the case against Yesudas.
The Ambattur Police are continuing their investigation to uncover additional details, including whether there are other victims or if the accused had a broader pattern of predatory behavior. As the investigation progresses, the police are likely to examine the role of the church in addressing the initial complaint and whether any lapses contributed to the delay in bringing the matter to light.
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Inspector Geetha of the All Women Police Station is currently investigating the case and is making efforts to identify and arrest the suspects.
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