{"id":4216,"date":"2025-05-25T16:35:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-25T11:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=4216"},"modified":"2025-05-25T16:43:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-25T11:13:24","slug":"seer-arrested-for-brutal-rape-of-minor-girl-pocso-case-filed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=4216","title":{"rendered":"Seer Arrested for Brutal Rape of Minor Girl; POCSO Case Filed"},"content":{"rendered":"

“Trust Betrayed: Priest Accused of Abducting, Assaulting Teen in Shocking Crime”<\/span><\/h2>\n

Belagavi Shock: Priest Accused of Abducting and Assaulting Teen<\/strong><\/p>\n

Belagavi:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0In a disturbing case that has sent shockwaves across the region, Lokeshwar Swami, a pontiff from Mekali village in Raibagh taluk, has been arrested for the alleged rape of a minor girl. The accused, who exploited the trust of the victim\u2019s family, faces severe charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act after a harrowing ordeal that spanned multiple districts.<\/p>\n

Abduction and Assault Under Guise of Help<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The horrific incident unfolded on\u00a0May 13<\/strong>, when the minor girl was returning home and the seer, known to her family, offered her a lift in his car. Trusting his religious stature, the girl accepted. However, instead of dropping her safely, the accused allegedly abducted her, driving through\u00a0Bagalkot<\/strong>\u00a0before taking her to\u00a0Raichur<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint filed by the victim\u2019s parents, the seer confined the girl in a lodge in Raichur town, where he sexually assaulted her. After three days of captivity, he abandoned her at\u00a0Mahalingapura Bus Stand in Bagalkot<\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a0May 16<\/strong>, threatening to kill her if she spoke about the crime. \"\"<\/p>\n

Brave Survivor Speaks; Police Swiftly Act<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Despite the threats, the traumatized girl courageously confided in her family, prompting them to immediately approach the\u00a0Bagalkot Women Police<\/strong>. The case was later transferred to the\u00a0Moodalagi Police Station<\/strong>, where authorities registered a\u00a0POCSO case<\/strong>\u00a0and launched a swift investigation.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have arrested the accused based on the victim\u2019s statement and corroborative evidence,\u201d a senior police officer confirmed. \u201cThe law will take its strictest course to ensure justice.\u201d<\/p>\n

Outrage and Demand for Justice<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The heinous act has triggered widespread condemnation, with activists and local residents demanding stringent punishment for the accused. \u201cIt is appalling that someone in a position of spiritual authority could commit such a monstrous crime,\u201d said a child rights advocate. \u201cThis case must serve as a stern reminder that no one is above the law.\u201d<\/p>\n

Police are further investigating whether the accused has a history of similar offenses. Meanwhile, the survivor is receiving necessary legal and psychological support.<\/p>\n

Strict Legal Action Promised<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Authorities have assured that the case will be handled with utmost seriousness, given the gravity of the charges. \u201cThe POCSO Act ensures stringent punishment for such crimes, and we will ensure that justice prevails,\u201d an official stated.<\/p>\n

As the legal process unfolds, the case has reignited discussions on the safety of minors and the need for vigilance, even against those who masquerade as guardians of faith.<\/p>\n

Quotes:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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    Police Official:<\/strong>
    \n“We have strong evidence against the accused, and the law will ensure he faces the harshest punishment. No one, regardless of their status, can escape justice for such a horrific crime.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Child Rights Activist:<\/strong>
    \n“This case is a chilling reminder that predators often hide behind respectability. The survivor\u2019s bravery must be met with swift and unrelenting legal action.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Victim\u2019s Family Member (if anonymized):<\/strong>
    \n“We trusted him as a holy man, but he turned out to be a monster. We will fight until our daughter gets justice.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Local Resident:<\/strong>
    \n“How can someone who preached morality commit such evil? The law must make an example of him.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    “Trust Betrayed: Priest Accused of Abducting, Assaulting Teen in Shocking Crime” Belagavi Shock: Priest Accused of Abducting and Assaulting Teen Belagavi:\u00a0In a disturbing case that has sent shockwaves across the region, Lokeshwar Swami, a pontiff from Mekali village in Raibagh taluk, has been arrested for the alleged rape of a minor girl. The accused, who […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4219,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[66],"tags":[208,910,908,180,909,149,907],"class_list":["post-4216","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-karnataka","tag-crime","tag-criminal","tag-pandit","tag-pocso","tag-priest","tag-rape","tag-seer"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4216","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4216"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4216\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4220,"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4216\/revisions\/4220"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/4219"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4216"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4216"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4216"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}