Kerala Nuns Granted Bail: Political Tensions Rise Over Arrest

Two nuns from Kerala and another individual were released on bail from Durg Central Jail in Chhattisgarh. Accused of human trafficking and forced conversion, the case was deemed based on 'mere suspicion'. The incident sparked political reactions, with Congress and LDF leaders criticizing BJP's stand on minority issues.

Two nuns from Kerala, Preethy Mary and Vandana Francis, along with another person, were released Saturday from Durg Central Jail in Chhattisgarh after being granted bail. Their case, related to human trafficking and forced conversion, was deemed based on 'mere suspicion' by the court.

The arrest of the nuns had ignited political controversy. Leaders from Congress and the ruling LDF in Kerala welcomed the bail decision and condemned the BJP for its reported double standards on minority issues. Archbishop Andrews Thazhath urged the case against the nuns to be dismissed.

The alleged victims of trafficking filed a complaint against Bajrang Dal activists, accusing them of coercive actions. Meanwhile, Kerala's political landscape reacted with vigor, spotlighting tensions between the state parties and the BJP over minority rights.

(With inputs from agencies.)