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Inside temple in Greater Noida, woman called in room, raped by head priest; case registered

According to the police complaint, the victim visited the temple with a woman relative, following which the priest called her into his room and raped her.

India TV News Desk Edited by: India TV News Desk Greater Noida Updated on: July 29, 2018 7:04 IST
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A woman was allegedly raped by the head priest inside premises of a temple in Greater Noida, police said on Saturday. The heinous crime took place in Dhoom Manikpur village in the Badalpur police station area on July 9.

According to the police complaint, the victim visited the temple with a woman relative, following which the priest called her into his room and raped her.

Greater Noida Deputy Superintendent of Police Avaneesh Kumar said a case was registered against the accused, identified as Swami Kanhaiya Nand, who absconded after the incident.

A probe was launched and efforts are underway to nab the accused, Kumar said.

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