Kochi: The Catholic Congress has issued a strong statement condemning the apparent inaction of the police in the ongoing encroachment of Marthoma Bhavan land in Kalamassery, raising pointed questions about whose interests are being served by this alarming passivity. The organization stressed that legal justice is a fundamental right, not a privilege, and that the authorities have a non-negotiable duty to uphold the law and protect the rights of the Ashram, which has been recognized by multiple court orders over decades.

According to the Catholic Congress, the failure of law enforcement to take decisive criminal action against the encroachers is deeply disturbing. Reports indicate that the encroachment has severely restricted the freedom of movement of Ashram residents, including the con

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