Pastor arrested for molesting girl

A 40-year-old pastor has been arrested on charges of molesting a girl at Erumeli in the district, police said.

The accused attached to the Israel Pentecost Church molested the girl during a religious convention in February last as per the complaint of the girl's parents, police said adding he was arrested yesterday.

The incident came to light when the victim was taken to a hospital after she complained of stomach ache. She was also found to be pregnant, police added.