CWC inquiry finds more children ‘abused’ at worship centre in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta
A Child Welfare Committee inquiry in Kerala, India, has uncovered evidence of abuse and illegal housing at the Elohim Global Worship Centre. The facility has been closed following allegations that children were forced to work without pay and subjected to physical assault.
Why it matters
This case highlights critical failures in child protection and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals within unregulated religious or charitable institutions.
A preliminary inquiry by the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) into allegations that staff members of a Christian worship centre assaulted a 17-year-old boy has found that other children housed there had similar experiences, officials said on Saturday (June 20, 2026).
The report relies on official statements from the Child Welfare Committee and police, maintaining a factual tone regarding an ongoing investigation.
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