Migrant workers alone cannot be blamed for Perumbavoor’s drug menace: Chennithala
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has warned that local residents are complicit in drug trafficking in Perumbavoor, countering the narrative that migrant workers are solely responsible. The government has launched 'Operation Toofan' to combat the drug trade, resulting in thousands of arrests.
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The statement addresses the intersection of social stigma, migrant labor, and public safety, highlighting the government's efforts to curb narcotics in a major industrial hub.
Migrant workers alone cannot be blamed for Perumbavoor’s drug menace, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said on Friday (July 3), issuing a strong warning to the networks involved in narcotic trafficking in and around the town.
The article reports on official government statements and police operations without taking a stance on the effectiveness of the policy.
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