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Kozhikode (Ker), Mar 5 (PTI) Former Union minister A K Antony today slammed the priest accused of raping a minor girl in Kannur district of Kerala, stating that he was a “shame to the community and does not deserve any mercy.” “He has done a heinous crime and does not deserve any mercy
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He is a shame to the community and should not be given any consideration of a priest,” he told reporters here when asked about the arrest of Fr Robin Vadakkancheril.
“One should not see the political or religious background of the accused in such cases,” he said.
Fr Robin alias Mathew Vadakkancheril was arrested on February 28 after a complaint was lodged by the victim’s mother with Childline, a helpline for children, alleging that he had “sexually exploited” her 16-year-old daughter last year.
He was also removed from office by church authorities.
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