Father Paul Thattupurambil, Vicar of St Paul’s Church in Athirumavu belonging to the Archdiocese of Thalassery, surrendered before the Kasaragod Court on Saturday (July 26, 2025) in connection with the case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) act.
He had been absconding for several weeks after being accused of sexually abusing a 16-year-old boy. Following the accusation, Archbishop Joseph Pamplany of Tellicherry had ordered the removal of Father Paul from his office and issued an order prohibiting from priestly ministry.
