Bishop Franco Mulakkal taken to convent for more evidence

From the Kottayam Police Club, the bishop was taken in a convoy of police vehicles to the guest room (No. 20), where as per the victim’s complaint, the rape took place.
Bishop Franco Mulakkal at the  Judicial First Class Magistrate Court  in Pala (Photo | EPS/Vishnu Prathap)
Bishop Franco Mulakkal at the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Pala (Photo | EPS/Vishnu Prathap)

KOTTAYAM:Amid tight security, the investigation team on Sunday took Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal, who was arrested for allegedly raping a nun, to St Francis Mission House, Kuravilangad, where the crime purportedly took place, as part of evidence collection.

From the Kottayam Police Club, the bishop was taken in a convoy of police vehicles to the guest room (No. 20), where as per the victim’s complaint, the rape took place. He was staying in the room, according to the complaint.

The entire area was cordoned off and a huge police contingent stood guard in and around the St Francis Mission House. The evidence collection which commenced at 10.25 am ended at 11.15 am.Earlier, the nuns including the victim, staying at the convent were shifted from here. The police videographed the entire proceedings.

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