Orissa: Christians seek justice, molested nun identifies assailant

June 24, 2009

Sister Meena Barwara, the nun who was raped by a gang during the spate of anti-Christian violence in India's Orissa state last August, has identified one of her attackers for authorities there. She had originally refused to cooperate with Orissa state investigators, citing her continuing fear of mistreatment there; the gradual restoration of order allowed her to visit the site of the crime and identify one of the men involved.

 

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Further information:

• Orissa: nun raped by Hindu extremists recognizes one of her assailants (AsiaNews)
• Archbishop Cheenath of Orissa Calls for Justice, Social Concord (Vatican Radio)