Journalists assaulted by security guards of rape-accused in Jalandhar

Several journalists were allegedly assaulted by a group of private security guards at the rape-accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal’s home in Jalandhar, Punjab. The video footage of the incident shows a group of journalists being allegedly manhandled by the private security guards employed by the Catholic priest. A special team of Kerala Police had earlier reached the Bishop’s residence to question him, however, he was was not available. He later returned to Jalandhar after which the incident occurred.  Bishop Mulakkal was interrogated by the Punjab Police late on Monday. ''I questioned him and collected his statement. After verifying his part of the story, further steps will be taken. This is an old case so we are collecting more evidence,'' DSP from Kerala said after questioning Bishop Franco Mulakkal in Punjab. The priest has rejected all charges levelled against him and claimed innocence, A nun from Kerala had accused Bishop Mulakkal of misusing his position and repeatedly raping her against her will. -PTC News