Father Robin Vadakkumchery of the Mananthavady diocese who was accused of raping and impregnating 16-year old girl three years ago has removed from the priesthood by Pope Francis.
On 21st September 2019, a 15-year-old minor Dalit girl was gang-raped by three men in Ghosia village of Kaushambi district near Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The criminals had also filmed the act while the girl had been begging them for mercy in Allah's name.
Azmal Lashkar has been booked under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for rape and under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.