Mangaluru, Oct. 18 -- A priest associated with Valencia Church in Mangaluru has been arrested in connection with allegations of sexual harassment involving minor boys. The accused, Father Cyprian Pinto, was taken into custody by the Mangaluru South police after the parents of two children lodged a complaint.

According to the complaint, the alleged incidents occurred when the boys visited the church for prayers. The children reportedly informed their parents about the alleged harassment, following which the families approached the Mangaluru South police station and sought action.

The priest is accused of allegedly using affectionate words to approach a boy, reportedly telling him, "Sweet boy, I love you," before subjecting him to sexual ...