A Kerala police official was immediately transferred from his post after he issued a notice to Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal, who has been accused of raping a nun.
On 19 October, the survivor in the rape case against Bishop Franco had filed a complaint against the Malayalam YouTube channel ‘Christian Times’ at the Kuravilangad police station, alleging that the channel was harassing her at the behest of Franco. The Kuravilangad police handed over the case to Vaikom police for investigation.
Vaikom police station Sub Inspector Mohandas issued a notice to Franco asking him why his bail should not be cancelled in the face of such a complaint from the nun.
After he issued the notice on Wednesday, 23 October, the police official was immediately transferred to the Kottayam crime branch, sources said.