Kerala Church Slams Govt Over Rising Liquor Outlets, Inaction on Drug Abuse
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Kochi, Kerala Catholic Bishops Conference (KCBC) has criticized the state government over the increasing number of liquor outlets and alleged inaction against alcoholism and drug abuse.
The KCBC Temperance Commission issued a circular, which was read out in Catholic churches across the state, stating that despite earlier promises to reduce alcohol availability, the number of liquor outlets has increased significantly.
Today, the state has thousands of bars, beverage outlets, and toddy shops, the commission said, adding that at the same time, dangerous narcotic drugs such as MDMA and hybrid cannabis are spreading across the state.
Government assessments indicate that around 1,400 schools have become hotspots for drug activity.
The commission warned that even young children are being trapped by drug mafias, and if parents do not remain vigilant, the future of their children will be in danger.
The circular claimed that alcohol and other intoxicants have penetrated deeply into homes, families, and youth, severely affecting society.
The Church must rise like the prophets and confront this evil, adding that silence in the face of such destruction would itself be sinful, the KCBC said.
