The Kerala court on Saturday has rejected the bail application of the Bishop. | Photo Credit: BCCL

Thiruvananthapuram: The controversial Kerala-nun rape case entered a crucial stage after the arrest of the rape accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal, diocese of Jalandhar on Friday. Allegedly, the bishop is involved in more cases of sexual harassment against women.

According to a report by the Deccan Chronicle, Kottayam district police chief S Harisankar said, "There are more complaints against the bishop." However, he refused to elaborate on the grounds that it would impact the ongoing probe in the rape case.

Reportedly, the police also mentioned that the team had received at least two more similar complaints. Mulakkal’s custody would end today at 2:30 pm and he has been interrogated for the past two days by the crime branch.

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Meanwhile, a Kerala-based nun staged a protest against the Bishop, demanding his arrest and speedy probe in the case. Sister Anupama had been denied to perform any church duties from Sunday. She was one of the five nuns who was actively involved in the battle for justice for the survivor nun.

The nun said, "When I reached the convent today morning, Mother informed me that I had to relieve myself from performing the church holy mass, catechism as informed by the head priest in the church. When the church authority can't raise the voice against Franco Mulakkal who has raped a sister for 13 times, they are instead taking action against me. It is really sad."

Meanwhile, the Kerala court on Saturday has rejected the bail application of the Bishop.