Karnataka sex scandal case: Accused Lingayat seer finally arrested

Sharanaru is facing charges under the POCSO Act and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act

Lingayat seer Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru

Lingayat seer Dr Murugha Shivamurthy Sharanaru, accused of raping minor girls, was finally taken into custody by the Karnataka Police on Thursday night - six days after the FIR against him was lodged.

Police sources said the accused seer will be produced before a court on Friday.