The Home department of Kerala is launching the second phase of its anti-narcotics campaign, 'Operation Toofan', in collaboration with local government bodies.
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Through the Reader lens: Kerala's Home department is launching the second phase of its anti-narcotics campaign 'Operation Toofan' in partnership with the Local Self-Government department. Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala and Local Self-Governments Minister K.M. Shaji said police will work with local bodies, Kudumbashree Mission, ASHA and Anganwadi workers, local clubs, volunteers and neighbourhood groups. 'Toofan flags' will be hoisted simultaneously in over 1,200 local bodies on September 28, with 'Toofan committees' formed in around 1,034 wards by September 25. The campaign aims to take anti-drug awareness to people's doorsteps, with 'Toofan Grama Sabhas' in 21,000 wards by October 30 and ward-level Jana Jagratha committees activated by November.
What to watch next
- Formation of Toofan committees in around 1,034 wards by September 25
- Simultaneous hoisting of Toofan flags across over 1,200 local bodies on September 28
- Issuance of circulars detailing committee duties by October 15 and Grama Sabhas in 21,000 wards by October 30
What was said2
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Ramesh Chennithala
1 quote“While the ongoing three-phase activities related to ‘Opeation Toofan’ will continue, we are planning to take it to the doorsteps of the people with the help of the local bodies”
In the article
…the police would work in association with the local bodies, Kudumbashree Mission, Accredited Social Health Activists, Anganwadi workers, Haritha Karma Sena members, local clubs, volunteers, and neighbourhood groups. “ While the ongoing three-phase activities related to ‘Opeation Toofan’ will continue, we are planning to take it to the doorsteps of the people with the help of the local bodies ,” Mr. Chennithala said. Mr. Shaji said that ‘Toofan flags’ would be hoisted in over 1,200 local bodies, including grama panchayats, district panchayats, block panchayats, municipalities, and corporations, across the…
K.M. Shaji
1 quote“The effort would be to create awareness among the grassroots about substance abuse”
In the article
…30. Along with this, ward-level action panels (Jana Jagratha committees) would be activated by November. Mr. Chennithala said that the ‘Janamaithri Police’ (people-friendly police) concept would get a boost too. The effort would be to create awareness among the grassroots about substance abuse , Mr. Shaji said. Published - September 05, 2026 06:55 pm IST…
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Sources1
- [1]The Hindu — KeralaneutralHome department in Keralam to launch second phase of ‘Operation Toofan’