Priest Who Was Key Witness In Kerala Nun Rape Case Found Dead Under Mysterious Circumstances

Father Kuriakose Kattuthara, 67, who had given a statement to the police against bishop Franco in the rape case of a nun, was found dead in St. Mary's Church in Dasuya in Jalandhar on Monday. The exact cause of his death is not known yet.

Family of father Kuriakose Kattuthara in Cherthala alleged mystery behind his death and demanded a detailed inquiry into his death.

"We never believe he committed suicide. He showed courage to act against the wrong activities of bishop Franco Mulakkal and my brother faced threats from various parts following it. He shared it whenever we talked over phone. Many nuns approached my brother when they faced problems from bishop Franco and my brother also questioned Franco about it. So it is sure that he had many rivals. So we strongly believe that there is mystery behind his death," said Johny Thomas Kattuthara, brother of Kuriakose Kattuthara.

It was found that he vomited over the bed. Blood pressure tablets were found at the spot. Probe is underway. In our notice, no security was provided to him: AR Sharma, DSP Dasuya, on death of Father Kuriakose Kattuthara, witness in Kerala nun rape case. pic.twitter.com/FWIXwcnoM5

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"We are going to lodge a complaint with Alappuzha district police chief in this connection. Today morning around 10.30am we received information about his death," said Johny, who is a businessman settled in Kochi.