Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Nuns Granted Bail in Chhattisgarh Trafficking and Conversion Case
Two nuns and another person were let out of jail in Chhattisgarh after being accused of taking people to convert them.
Leaders from the Catholic church and Kerala politicians were happy about this.
Some said the charges were made up and part of a plan.
Others, like the BJP, thanked the courts for the decision.
Two Kerala-based nuns and one other individual were granted bail in Chhattisgarh.
They were arrested on charges of human trafficking and forced religious conversion.
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) welcomed the bail decision.
Kerala politicians called the charges 'false' and cited a political agenda.
BJP officials expressed gratitude, suggesting the release was expedited.
- Who
- Two Kerala-based nuns, Preethi Merry, Vandana Francis, and Sukaman Mandavi.
- What
- Bail granted to nuns accused of human trafficking and forced religious conversion.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Chhattisgarh, India
- Why
- The court granted bail after arrest on charges of human trafficking and forced religious conversion.
Kerala Politicians
BJP
Motivation
Kerala Politicians
The charges were politically motivated.
BJP
The nuns were accused of human trafficking and forced religious conversion.
Validity
Kerala Politicians
Allegations against the nuns were false.
BJP
The court granted bail on the condition of surrendering passports.
- Event
- Bail Granted
- Accused
- Two nuns and Sukaman Mandavi
- Charges
- Human trafficking and forced religious conversion
- Location
- Chhattisgarh, India
- Political Figures
- Kerala General Education Minister V. Sivankutty, Leader of Opposition V. D. Satheesan, BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Sources
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