Kerala nun rape case: A key witness found dead in Jalandhar

DN Bureau

A key witness in the rape case against Bishop Franco Mulakkal, was found dead in Punjab's Jalandhar on Monday.

Franco Mulakkal (File Photo)
Franco Mulakkal (File Photo)


Jalandhar: Father Kuriakose Kattuthara, who was a key witness in the rape case against Bishop Franco Mulakkal, was found dead in Punjab's Jalandhar on Monday.

"Father Kattuthara used to stay in a church in Dasuya. He was 62. The Father was taken to a hospital where he was later declared dead. I have been told that there were no marks on his body and he vomited on bed. They have also found a blood pressure tablet. He was not provided security. Now we will do post-mortem," AR Sharma, DSP, Dasuya told.

Kuriakose Kattuthara

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AR Sharma, DSP, Dasuya

Bishop Mulakkal, who recently came out on bail from a Kerala jail, is facing allegations of repeatedly raping a nun of his own congregation, a charge that he denies.

The allegations against the senior catholic priest whipped up a storm, polarising the church hierarchy with several priests speaking against Bishop Mulakkal. (ANI)










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