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KOCHI: The FIR against Fr Paul Thelakkat has escalated the tension between Syro-Malabar Church and priests belonging to Ernakulam Angamaly archdiocese. They are now taking our silence for granted and running a hate campaign to defame priests. Fr Thelakkat had personally given the document to a senior bishop so that it would be investigated. This fake bank statement tarnished the Cardinal’s image 10 times more than what the investigation did to Fr Thelakkat,” he added.AMT member Shyju Antony rubbished Pamplany’s claim. “I am sure Fr Thelakkat maintained confidentiality while handling the document as he was unsure about its authenticity..