Jalandhar: Father Kuriakose Kattuthara, 60, who filed a case against Bishop Franco Mulakkal was found dead. Father Kuriakose had been suffering from age-related ailments. However, a group of priests alleged conspiracy in the death. The exact cause of death is not yet known and more details will be revealed after the post-mortem. He was found dead in his room in a church at Bhogpur in Jalandhar. Fr Kuriakose had filed a complaint against Franco Mulakkal in the nun sexual assault case. Kuriakose's brother Jose Kattuthara told Mathrubhumi News that he has suspicions in connection with his brother's death. He alleged that his brother has been murdered for giving testimony against Franco Mulakkal. Fr Kuriakose had threat from the church officials as well. He also revealed that Fr Kuriakose had told him that his life was under threat. Franco Mulakkal who had received bail earlier is currently in Jalandhar.