Kerala Nuns Released from Chhattisgarh Prison

• Two Christian nuns from Kerala and a tribal man from Chhattisgarh were released from prison on bail eight days after being arrested on charges of human trafficking and forced religious conversions.

• The release was attended by MPs and politicians from all Kerala parties, including the BJP.

• The arrest occurred on July 25 after a ruckus and police complaint by Bajrang Dal members.

• The NIA court in Bilaspur ruled that the FIR was based on a mere apprehension and suspicion of an offence.

• The three women alleged victims of trafficking sought to register an FIR against the Bajrang Dal members for allegedly assaulting them and forcing false statements against the nuns.