Priest held after allegedly being found in objectionable situation with girl inside temple - The HinduPublished - August 15, 2026 11:54 am IST - HYDERABADA 66-year-old temple priest was taken into custody after locals allegedly found him in an objectionable situation with a girl inside a temple at Ramachandrapuram.The accused, identified as Sayanna alias Sailoo, allegedly locked the temple from outside and remained inside with the girl. Locals who noticed suspicious activity entered the temple and allegedly found the priest with the girl.They informed the police, following which the priest was taken into custody. A video of the incident, reportedly recorded on the night of August 13, was also brought to the police’s notice.Ramachandrapuram Police registered a case and began an investigation into the incident.The police said the girl’s statement was yet to be recorded and her age was also being verified. Further action would be taken based on the investigation and the girl’s statement.Published - August 15, 2026 11:54 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }