The nun also alleged that the same man has threatened her sister in Kalady. | Photo Credit: Thinkstock

Kottayam: In the latest development in the Kerala Church rape case, the victim nun who accused Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal of raping her on multiple occasions has now alleged the bishop of death threats in a complaint registered with the police on Wednesday. Allegedly, her two-wheeler's brakes were damaged by one of her staff as per the instructions of the bishop, she told the Deputy Superintendent (DSP) in a recorded statement.



She further alleged that her life was put at risk. As per TOI, she added that the brother of a priest close to the bishop asked to be informed whenever she or any other nun ventures out of the convent. The brother reportedly asked Pintu, her help, to loosen the valve tubes of her two-wheeler and damage its brakes, Pintu told her this on Monday.

The nun also alleged that the same man has threatened her sister in Kalady, as well. The man had reportedly visited the convent in order to meet Pintu on several occasions and had also been trying to reach out to him over the phone.

Also Read | Train passenger awarded Rs 32,000 as compensation for a rat bite!



In the meantime, the investigation team will be holding a high-level meeting in Kottayam before the end of this week. Inspector General Vijay Sakhare is also anticipated to be present at the meeting.



The meeting would be taking place in order to decide whether or not the bishop will have to be called for to Kerala for deeper investigation and interrogation. The main accused, Franco Mulakkal has faced allegations of bribing the nuns and threatening those supporting the victim.

Also Read | Delhi: Police officer's son rapes minor girl for months, blackmails her with video