16 arrested for selling banned tobacco products

Thiruvananthapuram City Police arrested 16 individuals for selling banned tobacco products near educational institutions. The operation is part of a broader state-wide anti-drug enforcement initiative called Operation Toofan.
Why it matters
Highlights ongoing efforts by Indian law enforcement to curb the sale of illicit substances near schools to protect student health.
The Thiruvananthapuram City Police arrested 16 people for allegedly attempting to sell banned tobacco products. The inspections were carried out in connection with the State-wide anti-drug enforcement drive Operation Toofan.
The article reports on a police operation using factual, neutral language without editorializing.
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