Indian priest dies in mysterious circumstances in Scotland

July 27, 2017

Father Martin Xavier Vazhachira, a 33-year-old Indian priest completing a doctoral studies in Scotland, was found dead on a beach on June 23, three days after he failed to show up for Mass at his parish.

Over a month later, Scottish authorities, citing the continuing investigation, have yet to release his body to his family.

 

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Further information:

• Release of Fr. Martin Xavier's body may be delayed further (Manorama Online)
• Mystery surrounds death of priest who went missing in UK (Crux)