Nun rape case: Bishop Mulakkal sent to Pala sub jail

Kochi | Tuesday | 25th September, 2018

Summary:

KOTTAYAM: Jalandhar bishop Franco Mulakkal , arrested on charges of raping a nun , was remanded in judicial custody for 12 days on Monday. Pala judicial first class magistrate S Lakshmi issued orders to lodge him in Pala sub jail till October 6, following which he was taken to the jail.The bishop appeared unmoved by the court decision. Jail authorities said the bishop appeared relaxed and did not raise any particular demand. The probe team did not move court to extend his custody period. He slept on the floor on a mat covered with a thick bed spread.Earlier in the day, the bishop was produced in the court around 1 pm after two days of interrogation in police custody..