Raped Indian nun denounces police...

A Roman Catholic nun raped in the Indian state of Orissa, allegedly during a riot by Hindus, has publicly denounced local police. 

The nun held a news conference in the Indian capital, Delhi, in which she demanded that national police take over the investigation. 

The Orissa police have been heavily criticised for delays in the case. 

More than 30 people have been killed in anti-Christian violence in Orissa's Kandhamal district in recent months. 

Thousands of Christians have been made homeless. 

The 29-year-old nun lodged a complaint on 25 August alleging rape by a member of a Hindu mob. The first arrests in the case were on 3 October. More...

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