Kerala nun rape case: Bishop Franco Mulakkal discharged from Kottayam hospital

Bishop was under observation in the cardiology section of the Medical College Hospital for over 6 hours after his blood pressure shot up.

Hours after arrest, Bishop Mulakkal complains of chest pain, hospitalised

Sources said his ECG and other cardiac related tests are being performed at the hospital.

Pope Francis on Thursday temporarily relieved Mullakal of his pastoral responsibilities, a decision that was welcomed by the nuns.

The Pope appointed Bishop Emeritus of Archdiocese of Bombay Agnelo Rufino Gracias as Apostolic administrator of the diocese of Jalandhar.

Kerala police SIT probing case of alleged rape of a nun by a bishop resumed questioning Franco Mulkkal on Thursday.

The powerful often flout the law because they know they can get away; the club of the powerful look after each other.

Mulakkal recently relinquished his administrative responsibilities as Bishop of Jalandhar diocese of the Missionaries of Jesus congregation.

Security has been tightened at the Crime Branch (CID) where the team will interrogate Bishop Franco Mulakkal.

Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jalandhar diocese, has approached Kerala High Court to seek protection from arrest.

In letter to the Pope, Bishop Mulakkal mentioned that he needs time to concentrate on the police case against him.