Keralam will draw action plan to expand, strengthen Operation Toofan: Minister
The Kerala government is preparing an action plan to expand its anti-narcotics campaign, 'Operation Toofan', alongside a new initiative targeting unauthorized spas involved in illegal activities. Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala highlighted a reported decline in drug use and mass arrests for drunk driving.
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Reflects active state intervention in public health, substance abuse control, and regulatory enforcement against illegal businesses.
Keralam will draw action plan to expand, strengthen Operation Toofan: Minister left Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala THE HINDU https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/1vi1mp/article71608473.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/10018_2_4_2024_20_22_56_1_RAMESH_CHENNITHALA_01.jpg Harikumar J S 10721 Thrissur The Keralam government will prepare a comprehensive action plan to expand and strengthen Operation Toofan, the State’s anti-narcotics campaign, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has said. Addressing media persons in Thrissur on Monday (October 19, 2026), the Minister said the Kerala Police had successfully implemented the initiative with public support and were taking steps to extend its reach and make it more effective. A detailed online meeting involving senior police officers, including the State Police Chief, and nodal officers had been held to discuss the proposed action plan, he said. The Minister claimed that drug use in the State had declined by 30% and that incidents of violence, murder and law-and-order disturbances were also decreasing considerably.
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