Kerala Launches Operation Toofan to Combat Drug Networks
Operation Toofan: Kerala cracks down on 'merchants of death' drug networks
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Kerala's Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has initiated 'Operation Toofan' to combat drug trafficking, labeling drug distribution networks as 'merchants of death.' This campaign aims to dismantle organized drug networks and involves collaboration among police, excise, education, and health departments amid rising drug-related cases in the state.
- 01Operation Toofan is a comprehensive initiative involving multiple state departments to combat drug trafficking in Kerala.
- 02In 2025, Kerala registered 36,314 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, up from 27,530 in 2024.
- 03The state recorded the highest number of NDPS cases in India in 2023, with 30,697 cases.
- 04The Kerala Police has urged public participation in the campaign to uproot drug addiction.
- 05Home Minister Chennithala warned drug dealers of strict legal consequences if they do not cease their activities.
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Kerala has launched 'Operation Toofan,' a significant initiative against drug trafficking, as announced by Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala. He described drug distribution networks as 'merchants of death' and emphasized the need for a strong crackdown on these organized criminal activities. The operation is a collaborative effort involving the Kerala Police, Excise Department, Education Department, and Health Department. Chennithala highlighted the alarming rise in drug-related cases, with 36,314 incidents reported under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in 2025, marking a notable increase from the previous year. Kerala recorded the highest number of NDPS cases in India in 2023. The police have called for public cooperation, encouraging citizens to report information about drug networks while ensuring their anonymity. The initiative aims to create a safer environment by eradicating drug use in public venues such as hotels and parties.
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Operation Toofan aims to significantly reduce drug trafficking and usage in Kerala, impacting public safety and health.
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