Christian preacher Pastor John Jebaraj of Kings Generation Church, Coimbatore, has been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, for allegedly sexually assaulting two minor girls. The First Information Report (FIR) was filed against him on March 21 by the Coimbatore Central All Women’s Police Station (AWPS).
The accused has been absconding since. According to reports, a special team has been formed to nab him.
Jebaraj has been booked under Sections 9(I)(m) (aggravated sexual assault) and 10 (punishment for aggravated sexual assault) of the POCSO Act.
Jebaraj reportedly assaulted the minors aged 17 and 14 at his residence in GN Mills area, Coimbatore. The 17-year-old minor was an orphan who was adopted by the pastor’s father-in-law while the 14-year-old girl was their neighbour. The two girls were at John’s house for a party last year when he harassed and allegedly assaulted them. He allegedly threatened to kill them if they disclosed the incident to anyone.
The incident came to light after the 14-year-old survivor complained to the parents, who in turn approached the Coimbatore Central AWPS in March.
Though the police claim that the Christian preacher has been absconding since March 21, his official Instagram account posted a promotional poster on March 31, for his next prayer concert in Chennai.