Communist Party Leader’s Concerns Over Arrest of Kerala Nuns
In a post on X, Brittas shared a letter written by him to Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, expressing deep concerns and seeking his immediate intervention in the arrest of the two Catholic nuns from Kerala, Sister Vandhana Francis and Sister Preethi.
Arrest and Allegations
The nuns were arrested by the Government Railway Police from the Durg railway station on July 25. They were placed under judicial remand under the charges of human trafficking and forced religious conversion.
“The arrest of Kerala nuns Sr. Vandana Francis and Sr. Preethi at Durg on baseless trafficking and conversion charges is a disgrace. This is blatant misuse of the law to target minorities. Free the nuns and stop the hate campaign against those serving society!” Brittas said in a post on X.
Details of the Incident
According to media reports, the Kerala-based nuns were arrested in Chhattisgarh based on allegations raised by right-wing activists.
In a letter to the Chhattisgarh chief minister, Brittas mentioned that the nuns had traveled from Agra to Durg to receive three women and a man intending to work in the convent. However, all six individuals were taken into custody on false allegations.
Brittas highlighted that there was no evidence of coercion or forced conversion, and the authorities had filed an FIR against the nuns and others.
Call for Action
Brittas urged the authorities to address the matter urgently to safeguard minority rights and ensure justice for the nuns. He also called for an impartial inquiry into the incident.
This incident has raised concerns about the misuse of anti-conversion laws and the targeting of minority communities. Brittas emphasized the need for immediate intervention to secure the release of the nuns.
The Left leader’s plea underscores the importance of upholding constitutional values and protecting the secular fabric of democracy.
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