5 nuns, 2 doctors booked for hiding rape of a 16-year-old in which Priest is an accused

By Shubhang Chauhan
India.com
March 05, 2017

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Kerala, March 4: On Saturday, Kerala police booked 8 for hiding the alleged rape of a 16-year old by a church priest. Later, the 16-year-old gave birth to a boy and the baby was later shifted to an orphanage. The eight booked include 5 nuns and 2 doctors too.

The accused priest, Father Robin Vadakkumcherry was nabbed last month on February 27, he was trying to leave India. All the eight will be charged under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO).  All the 8 accused have been booked under non-bailable sections of POSCO act.They have also been booked under Juvenile Justice Act. Kannur SP Shiv Vikram was quoted by Hindustan Times saying,” we are looking at all aspects.” The SP also assured of arresting the accused one’s very soon.

Police while conducting their inquiry found that an alleged attempt was made to hide the complete incident. The hospital where the victim delivered the baby denied that they were aware of rape but as per the investigation of police, two doctors and few people of the hospital knew about it.

Mananthawady diocese, where the accused priest worked has apologized to the family of the victim and has removed Robin Vadakkumcherry from all posts.