From Our Special Correspondent
Daijiworld Media Network - Bangalore
Bangalore, Jul 18: Archbishop Dr Bernard Moras has strongly condemned the sexual assault and rape of a minor girl, who was preparing to become a nun in the Holy Nativity Convent on Hennur Bande in Bangalore.
''I am greatly shocked and deeply pained know about the cowardly act of some miscreants,who had sexually assaulted a candidate who is preparing to become a nun in the Holy Nativity Convent, Hennur Bande, which is located within Bangalore City limits,” the Archbishop said in a press statement issued on Friday.
He urged the State Government and other authorities concerned to investigate the case and book the culprits in order to prevent recurrence of such incidents.
''We are deeply disturbed to see that the incidents of rape and assault on women are continually on the increase with no sign of abatement despite a wave of public outcry, condemnation and demonstrations,” he expressing his concern on behalf of the entire Christian community and the general public.
Archbishop Moras said it was shocking that even the young girls who have dedicated their lives to God are not spared and are becoming the victims of such a heinous crime.
''Along with the whole Christian community, I condemn the rape of this innocent young girl, and convey my sympathies and prayerful support to the members of her family and religious community,” he said.
Expressing his sadness and shock at the ''monstrous crime,” he said: ''We pray that all those who are drawn to evil may realize the damage that they are causing to the innocent victims in particular and to the society in general.”
''May they experience a change of heart and imbibed with basic human qualities,” he said.
''We, on our part, should have respect for each other, especially for women, and also ensure for their safe and secure living in our society,” the Archbishop said.
The Archbishop of Bangalore Archdiocese said: ''May all of us strive to uphold spiritual, social and ethical values, always keeping in mind the deepest spiritual tradition of our Motherland.”
''We, on our part, should have respect for each other, especially for women, and also ensure for their safe and secure living in our society,” the Archbishop added.