Alcoholism and associated crimes amongst Wayanad tribes trigger concern

Express News Service

KOZHIKODE:  Despite the government-sponsored campaigns warning most people, particularly members of the Adivasi group in Wayanad, there was a gentle rise within the variety of incidents of alcohol-induced lethal brawls within the hilly district.

In the newest incident, a tribal man was on Friday arrested for the homicide of his uncle allegedly drunk. The deceased is Mani, 56, hailing from Kattikulam Uraali Kuruma tribal Colony. 
Mani died of a head damage, which sustained whereas falling down throughout a quarrel along with his nephew Rajmohan. The accused was arrested and remanded in custody.

Barely per week in the past, Aneesh Ambalakunnu of Muthukad Narendradev tribal colony was arrested by Peruvannamoozhi police for strangling his mom Janu, 55, utilizing a mattress sheet. The assailant was allegedly drunk.

From January until August this 12 months, a complete of 5 murders had been dedicated by individuals, who had been in an intoxicated state, in ST colonies in Wayanad. On August 3, Sultan Bathery police arrested Pilakkavu Kattunayakan colony resident Gopi for murdering his 70-year-old spouse Chikki. Gopi was drunk on the time.

In June, Sunitha, 34, was hanged to demise by her drunk husband Suresh at Panamaram Kolathara Karattukunnu tribal colony. Similarly, Seetha,36,  of Noolpuzha Vendol Paniya colony was overwhelmed to demise by her drunk husband Kuttappan, 38, in April. 

In the vast majority of the instances, each the sufferer and the accused are shut kinfolk. “The Scheduled Tribes Development Department is taking a serious view of alcoholism and related crimes among tribal communities. It has been noticed that there are vested interests outside the colonies who take advantage of the drinking habits of the colony residents,” mentioned Sultan Bathery Tribal Development Officer G Pramod. 
“The department is conducting awareness programmes in association with panchayat authorities, excise department,” he mentioned.

KOZHIKODE:  Despite the government-sponsored campaigns warning most people, particularly members of the Adivasi group in Wayanad, there was a gentle rise within the variety of incidents of alcohol-induced lethal brawls within the hilly district.

In the newest incident, a tribal man was on Friday arrested for the homicide of his uncle allegedly drunk. The deceased is Mani, 56, hailing from Kattikulam Uraali Kuruma tribal Colony. 
Mani died of a head damage, which sustained whereas falling down throughout a quarrel along with his nephew Rajmohan. The accused was arrested and remanded in custody.

Barely per week in the past, Aneesh Ambalakunnu of Muthukad Narendradev tribal colony was arrested by Peruvannamoozhi police for strangling his mom Janu, 55, utilizing a mattress sheet. The assailant was allegedly drunk.

From January until August this 12 months, a complete of 5 murders had been dedicated by individuals, who had been in an intoxicated state, in ST colonies in Wayanad. On August 3, Sultan Bathery police arrested Pilakkavu Kattunayakan colony resident Gopi for murdering his 70-year-old spouse Chikki. Gopi was drunk on the time.

In June, Sunitha, 34, was hanged to demise by her drunk husband Suresh at Panamaram Kolathara Karattukunnu tribal colony. Similarly, Seetha,36,  of Noolpuzha Vendol Paniya colony was overwhelmed to demise by her drunk husband Kuttappan, 38, in April. 

In the vast majority of the instances, each the sufferer and the accused are shut kinfolk. “The Scheduled Tribes Development Department is taking a serious view of alcoholism and related crimes among tribal communities. It has been noticed that there are vested interests outside the colonies who take advantage of the drinking habits of the colony residents,” mentioned Sultan Bathery Tribal Development Officer G Pramod. 
“The department is conducting awareness programmes in association with panchayat authorities, excise department,” he mentioned.