Nun discovered useless in Kochi quarry pond

By Express News Service
KOCHI: A 44-year-old nun was discovered useless in a quarry pond close to the convent she was staying at Vazhakkala in Kochi on Sunday. The deceased has been recognized as Jaseena Thomas, a local of Koruthodu in Mundakkayam in Kottayam district, mentioned police.

“As the nun was found missing from St Thomas Convent since around 11am on Sunday, the convent authorities informed us. Later, other inmates who had launched a search found her body lying in the water in the quarry,” mentioned an officer with Thrikkakara police. The water-filled quarry, which has been mendacity deserted, is situated behind the convent. 

As many as 12 nuns, who’re working at varied areas in Kochi, are staying within the convent and the inmates seen Jaseena lacking throughout lunch time. Jaseena joined the convent in 2018. According to the police, the deceased was suspected to be below extreme psychological trauma. “The exact reason behind the death is yet unknown. A case of unnatural death has been registered and a probe launched,” mentioned one other officer.  The physique was shifted to Government Medical College Hospital, Kalamassery, for postmortem examination.