Second POCSO Case Filed Against Mangaluru Priest Fr Pinto

Second POCSO Case Filed Against Mangaluru Priest Fr Cyprian Pinto After Fresh Allegation By 13 Year Old Boy

Mangalore Desk | Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 06:12 IST

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Mangaluru police have registered a second case against Fr Cyprian Pinto after a fresh allegation by a 13-year-old boy.

Police say a fresh complaint by a 13-year-old boy has led to a second case against the 65-year-old priest, who was arrested in an earlier case in October and later granted bail. All claims in this article are allegations, and Pinto has not been convicted.

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A second case has been registered against Mangaluru priest Fr Cyprian Pinto after a 13-year-old boy alleged that the priest sexually harassed him at a church, police said on Monday.

The new case was registered at Mangaluru Women's police station under provisions of the POCSO Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, after the boy told a counsellor and his parents what had happened. The police have taken up the case and are investigating.

Police confirm the case and hand over the probe

City Police Commissioner Sudhir Kumar Reddy confirmed the fresh case and said the investigation has been handed over to a woman police officer, who is recording statements and collecting evidence.

Pinto has not been arrested in the new case, and police have not said when he will be questioned. The boy has been sent for medical examination and counselling.

The earlier case against Pinto

In the earlier case, Pinto was arrested on 12 October and sent to judicial custody after a 14-year-old boy alleged that he had been sexually harassed. He was later granted bail.

The first complaint also came from a 14-year-old boy who was staying at the priest's residence in Permannur, Ullal. The boy alleged that Pinto had sexually harassed him on multiple occasions.

Pinto, 65, is the former parish priest of St Sebastian Church in Permannur, Ullal. He was arrested in the first case and later released on bail.

Activists demand a wider probe and protection for victims

Child rights activists have demanded a state-level SIT probe into the allegations against Pinto, saying the police must investigate whether more children were targeted.

Activists have also asked the police to ensure the safety of the victims and their families, and to take action against anyone who tries to intimidate them.

They have also demanded that the church and the diocese take action against Pinto and ensure that he is not allowed to interact with children.

What happens next

The police are investigating the new case and have not yet filed a chargesheet. The case will be heard in court after the investigation is complete.

For now, the allegations against Pinto remain unproven in court, and he has not been convicted of any offence.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the new case against Fr Cyprian Pinto?

A second case has been registered at Mangaluru Women's police station after a 13-year-old boy alleged that Pinto sexually harassed him at a church on 13 May.

What happened in the earlier case against Pinto?

Pinto was arrested on 12 October after a 14-year-old boy alleged sexual harassment, and he was later granted bail.

What are child rights activists demanding?

Activists have demanded a state-level SIT probe into the allegations and protection for the victims and their families.

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