Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala: A nun has lodged a complaint with the Kerala Women’s Commission alleging mental harassment in connection with the case concerning former Bishop Franco Mulakkal, who is accused of raping another nun.
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The complainant has alleged that Mulakkal and his men are using social media platforms in order to defame her.
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She said the videos put up on social media platforms shows some photographs of the rape victim.
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“The videos are intended to disrespect, abuse, intimidate and influence the witness, victim and the investigation team,” the complainant said.
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The nun stated that such actions are a violation of the bail conditions laid down by the Kerala High Court and sought intervention from the state women commission in the matter.
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Mulakkal was arrested last year following allegations by the nun that he repeatedly raped her at the Kuravilangad convent between 2014 and 2016, a charge denied by him. He is currently out on bail.
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