Kerala HM announces 'Operation Toofan' anti-narcotics campaign
Kerala's Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has launched 'Operation Toofan', a statewide anti-narcotics campaign aimed at combating drug syndicates. The initiative will begin on June 1 and will focus on eliminating drug distribution networks, particularly around schools. Chennithala emphasized the need for public support and announced reforms to improve police functioning and accessibility.
- ▪The campaign is titled 'Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt' and aims to curb the spread of narcotics in Kerala.
- ▪It will specifically target synthetic drug supply chains and involve police surveillance of narcotics activities.
- ▪Chennithala announced reforms to transform police stations into people-friendly public service centers.
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Kerala HM announces 'Operation Toofan' anti-narcotics campaignKerala HM announces 'Operation Toofan' anti-narcotics campaignPublished on: May 23, 2026 2:24 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Saturday announced a comprehensive statewide anti-narcotics campaign titled "Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt", aimed at cracking down on drug syndicates and curbing the spread of narcotics across the state.Kerala HM announces 'Operation Toofan' anti-narcotics campaignThe minister announced the initiative after chairing his first high-level meeting of senior police officers at the Police Headquarters here.Chennithala said the special drive would begin from June 1, coinciding with the reopening of schools after summer vacation, and would focus on…
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