Chhattisgarh: Malayali nuns denied bail by magistrate court

Following the rejection, they plan to move the sessions court seeking relief.

Published Jul 29, 2025 | 4:00 PMUpdated Jul 29, 2025 | 4:00 PM

Nuns arrest protest Kerala

The magistrate court in Chhattisgarh has denied bail to the two nuns arrested on charges of human trafficking and alleged religious conversion.

Following the rejection, they plan to move the sessions court seeking relief.

The case names Sister Preethi Mary as the first accused and Sister Vandana Francis as the second. Both belong to the Sisters of Mary Immaculate congregation. Sister Vandana hails from Udayagiri parish in Thalassery, Kannur, while Sister Preethi is from Elavoor parish in Angamaly.

Follow us