Controversial Arrest of Kerala Nuns Sparks Outrage Over Misuse of Law

The arrest of two Kerala nuns in Chhattisgarh has sparked allegations of law misuse and minority targeting. MP John Brittas decried the charges of human trafficking and forced conversion as baseless. He called for their release and condemned the influence of right-wing activists in the incident.

The recent arrest of two nuns from Kerala at the Durg railway station in Chhattisgarh has ignited accusations of legal abuse, with CPI(M) MP John Brittas calling it a 'blatant misuse of law.' The nuns, Sister Vandhana Francis and Sister Preethi, were detained on unproven charges of human trafficking and forced religious conversion.

Brittas posted a letter to Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on X, expressing grave concerns over the incident and demanding the immediate release of the nuns. Media reports suggest that their arrest was prompted by allegations from right-wing activists, claiming the nuns intended to engage in illegal activities with a group of individuals arriving from Jharkhand.

The MP argued that there was no evidence of coercion or conversion, calling for an independent inquiry into the complaint's origins and the role of right-wing factions in pressing charges. He urged authorities to uphold minority rights and address the situation urgently to prevent further communal tensions.

(With inputs from agencies.)