Kerala nun rape case: Bishop Franco Mulakkal steps down, likely to leave for Kerala soon

Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal, accused of raping a Kerala nun multiple times between 2014 and 2016, has decided to stand down on Saturday. The bishop is also expected to leave for Kerala soon.

"I am likely to be called for further clarifications by investigating officer in Kerala, appoint Rv, Fr Joseph Thekkumkattil & Rev Fr Subin Thekkedathu," he stated in a letter according to news agency ANI.

The nun in a letter to the Vatican recently accused Mulakkal of raping her.

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The case has now been brought to the notice of the Vatican and the representative from India is in Rome to discuss the issue, ANI report said.

The church representative is also expecting an intervention in the coming days, ANI reported quoting sources.

The Kerala High Court on Thursday had expressed satisfaction over the police investigation in the case.

Meanwhile, BJP workers staged a protest outside Kerala secretariat demanding action against the Bishop.