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Kerala Nun Rape Case: Accused Bishop Franco Steps Down:- Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal, the accused in Kerala nun rape case stepped down on Saturday. The bishop is also expected to leave for Kerala soon.

He was accused of raping a nun multiple times between 2014 and 2016.

He said in a letter, "I am likely to be called for further clarifications by investigating officer in Kerala, appoint Rv, Fr Joseph Thekkumkattil & Rev Fr Subin Thekkedathu."

The nun had recently written to the Vatican accusing Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal of raping her.

The case has now been brought to the notice of the Vatican and the representative from India is in Rome to discuss the issue.

The church representative is as well expecting an intervention in the approaching days, news agency ANI reported quoting sources.

In the meantime, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers staged a protest outside Kerala secretariat on Saturday demanding action against Bishop Mulakkal.

The Kerala High Court on Thursday had expressed contentment over the police investigation in the case.

By Sowmya