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Kerala nun held captive for statement against Franco Mulakkal; cops come to rescue

Feb 19, 2019, 3:03 PM IST

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Police released Sister Lissie Kurian, who was under house arrest at the Jeevajyothi convent in Muvattupuzha, Kerala. It is alleged that the nun was held captive for issuing a statement against Franco Mulakkal, who was accused of raping a Kerala nun, and is currently out on bail. 

The nun's brother Jimmy Kurian complained to the police as he failed to contact her. Police have registered a case after recording a detailed statement of the nun. Sister Lissie Kurian will also be produced before the magistrate.