KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 -- Police are searching for a temple priest who allegedly molested a 27-year-old female devotee in Sepang on July 4.

Sepang district police chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman said the offence was allegedly committed at a Hindu temple in Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi.

"The suspect is an Indian national who was temporarily filling the position because the temple's resident priest is currently abroad," Norhizam said in a statement today.

"The suspect's modus operandi was allegedly to sprinkle holy water on the victim's face and body before proceeding to molest her," he added.

The case is being investigated under Section 354 of the Penal Code for outrage of modesty, which is punishable by a prison term of up to 10 years, a fine, w...