Keralam government recruits millions for anti-drug campaign

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala announced that more than 30 lakh people in Keralam have joined a state anti-drug campaign called Operation Toofan as Toofan Warriors.

The minister spoke at a gathering in Palakkad to promote the initiative, which combines law enforcement with public participation and rehabilitation efforts. The government focuses on both stopping the supply of narcotics and reducing demand through community involvement. Chennithala stated that the campaign emphasizes early intervention, counseling, and treatment to help individuals rebuild their lives.

The state is also expanding its reach through Toofan Thaddesham 2.0, an initiative to involve local self-government institutions and identify vulnerable people. Police reports show that the crackdown has led to 15,515 arrests across 14,369 cases during the first five months of the operation. Authorities seized various substances including MDMA, ganja, and heroin during this period.

Future plans include Toofan Ice, a project to install surveillance cameras in government schools connected to police stations, and Toofan Care to provide assistance to drug users.