Sister Lucy alleged that fellow prisoners had isolated and humiliated her. (file)
Wayanad, Kerala:
Sister Lucy Kalappura, who protested against Bishop Franco Mulakkal in the nun rape case and was expelled by the Franciscan Clarist Congregation, began an indefinite fast today before the convent in nearby Mananthavady, alleging that she was arrested there. was deprived of basic amenities.
The nuns made serious allegations against the convent authorities that they were denied food and other facilities of the institution, where they were allowed to remain by a local court until the case against the bishop was over.
She alleged that fellow inmates of the convent had isolated and humiliated her.
“The convent officials are openly violating the directions given by the Manantvadi court”, said senior Lucy, adding that a police team from Vellamunda station came and met her and the convent officials recently.
Sister Lucy Kalappura (56), who participated in a protest against nuns belonging to the Missionaries of Jesus Congregation demanding the arrest of Bishop Franco Mulakkal accused of raping a nun, was arrested in August 2019 by the Roman Catholic Church under the FCC. was expelled by
He was then asked to vacate the convent.
However, a court here last year allowed him to remain in the FCC convent until his eviction case is decided.
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