75-Year-Old Nun Allegedly Gang-Raped by Dacoits in West Bengal

Mangalore Today News Network

Ranaghat, West Bengal, Mar 14, 2015:  A 75-year-old nun was allegedly gang-raped by around eight dacoits at a school-cum-convent in West Bengal’s Ranaghat late last night.

 

The nun is undergoing surgery; her condition is said to be critical.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered a probe by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) into the incident.


"We strongly condemn the incident that took place at the Ranaghat Convent... CID will be examining all aspects to this horrific crime. Swift, strongest action to be taken," Ms Banerjee said in a series of tweets.

According to authorities of the Convent of Jesus and Mary, the accused broke into the convent after 1 am and allegedly raped the "ailing nun".

"After tying, 3 of the 5 Sisters, they entered the Principal’s room and ransacked it, destroying property and taking money, a laptop and a mobile phone," Fr. Dominic Gomes, Vicar General of Kolkata Archdiocese, said in a statement.

The nun was rushed to hospital this morning.

Angry school students blocked trains on the Sealdah-Ranaghat route and National Highway 34 in protest against the incident.

 

Courtesy: ndtv