20 Questions on a Triple Suicide that Shocked Kerala

### 20 Questions on a Triple Suicide that Shocked Kerala?

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1. The Tragic Moments of Ivana and Aleena?

?? What raced through the minds of 10-year-old Ivana and 11-year-old Aleena as the train bore down on them, its whistle piercing the air? In those final seconds, did a flicker of hope for survival still linger? Their young lives, extinguished so cruelly, leave us questioning the depths of human depravity.?

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2. The 14-Year-Old Brother’s Trauma?

?? What happens now to their 14-year-old elder brother, manipulated into being a pawn in this murderous plot? Will the memories of his mother and sisters haunt him forever? How will he heal from the trauma of being used as a tool in such a horrific act??

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3. Who Will Step Up to Counsel Him??

?? Who will provide the emotional and psychological support this boy desperately needs? Will it be the Salesian teachers, his parish, the Church, the government, or the Child Welfare Committee? Does our system have the capacity and compassion to help him rebuild his shattered life??

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4. The Need for Psychological Expertise?

?? Do we, as a society, possess the psychological knowledge and counseling skills needed to mentor and heal a child traumatized to this extent? Are we equipped to address the deep scars left by such a tragedy??

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5. Consequences ?for the Sadistic Husband?

?? What about the sadistic husband? Will the justice system hold him accountable for his monstrous actions? Will he face the full force of the law, or will he evade the consequences of his cruelty??

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6. The Plight of Women with NRI Husbands?

?? Will Kerala take concrete steps to address the systemic abuse inflicted by NRI husbands who return home only to torment their wives? How can we protect women from such exploitation and violence??

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7. The Absentee Father’s Neglect?

?? What about this high-income father who abandoned his daughters, refusing to support their basic needs and education? Will he be held accountable for his neglect and moral failure??

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8. A Justice System That Protects Women?

?? Will Kerala and India ever establish a justice system that responds to domestic violence swiftly and effectively? How many more women must suffer before systemic change is enacted??

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9. The Silence of Men’s Associations?

?? Will the Easwars of this world speak up for Shiney and her children, who were driven to their deaths by two sadistic men? How will Kerala’s often comical, rude and crude men’s associations respond to this tragedy??

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10. The Alleged Role of the “Rev. Father Sadist”?

?? What about the so-called “Rev. Father Sadist”? Will he continue to offer Holy Mass and lead prayers in the Church? With what conscience will he preach to the people of God??

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11. The Catholic Community’s Responsibility?

?? How will Catholics in Australia and the Knanaya community in Kerala react to this priest? Will his Bishop and Diocese take decisive action to hold him accountable?? ?Will he continue to be a priest as if nothing ever happened?

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12. Accountability Among Lawyers?

?? Will the legal fraternity in Kerala take action against this “High Court lawyer” who played a role in this tragedy??

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13. The Role of Social Workers?

?? Will social workers in Kerala respond to the actions of ?this their peer, who failed to protect Shiney and her children from such a fate??

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14. The Diocese’s Duty?

?? Will the Kottayam Diocese finally take a strong stand against the moral failings of its clergy, who repeatedly bring shame to the Church??

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15. The Failure of the Police?

?? Why are Kerala’s police stations so often on the wrong side of gender justice? Will the state take action to reform a system that has failed too many women??

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16. The Police’s Blind Spot?

?? Why did the police fail to recognize the thirst for vengeance in the eyes of the powerful lawyer-social worker-priest? Why did they ignore the signs of a woman being driven to her death??

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17. The Role of Kudumbsree?

?? Is Kudumbsree’s role limited to disbursing and collecting loans? Why did the neighborhood communities fail to see that Shiney was being driven to her death? Does Kudumbsree have a clear stance on the widely prevalent domestic violence??

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18. The Blindness of Communities?

?? If women in our communities can be tortured and killed so easily, what is the purpose of prayer meetings, parish communities, priests, and religious sisters? Are they all blind and indifferent to the suffering around them??

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19. A Warning for Women?

?? When will professionally qualified women realize that being forced to give up their jobs by their husbands or in-laws is the first step toward abuse, violence, and even death? This is not independence—it’s domestic slavery.?

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20. The Nursing Community’s Role?

?? Will the Indian nursing community, known for its compassion and care worldwide, now take a courageous stand for justice for women at home??

And the last question: Is there caritas in Caritas Hospital?

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### Conclusion?

These questions demand urgent answers and bold action. They call for systemic reform, accountability, and a collective awakening to the injustices faced by women and children. Only then can we hope to prevent such tragedies and build a society rooted in justice, compassion, and equality.?

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