The Kerala government has established a specialized Anti-Narcotic Investigation Team as part of its ongoing Operation Toofan drug enforcement campaign.
Reader brief
Through the Reader lens: The Kerala government is launching a new dedicated investigation unit to dismantle drug trafficking networks by targeting masterminds rather than just individual offenders. This initiative coincides with the second phase of Operation Toofan, which shifts the campaign's focus toward public awareness, prevention, and rehabilitation. The state has already recorded over 10,000 cases and made numerous arrests under this enforcement drive, reporting a reduction in narcotic supply.
What to watch next
- Launch of the second phase of Operation Toofan on September 28
- Formation and operational progress of Toofan Janajagratha Samithis
- Further investigation outcomes from the new Anti-Narcotic Investigation Team
What was said1
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Ramesh Chennithala
1 quote“the new team would investigate high-value drug cases having interstate and international links and would function through three units based in Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam and Kozhikode.”
In the article
…has constituted an Anti-Narcotics Investigation Team to strengthen the ongoing anti-drug drive, Operation Toofan, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said on Friday. Addressing a press conference here, Chennithala said the new team would investigate high-value drug cases having interstate and international links and would function through three units based in Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam and Kozhikode. A government order has been issued in this regard, and the new team began functioning, he said. The team has been constituted as part of efforts to intensify Operation Toofan, the minister said. Inspector General Putta…
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Sources3
- [1]Hindustan TimesneutralKeralam forms anti-narcotics team to intensify Operation Toofan
- [2]The Hindu — KeralaneutralKeralam forms Anti-Narcotic Investigation Team as Operation Toofan set to enter second phase
- [3]The HinduneutralKeralam forms Anti-Narcotic Investigation Team as Operation Toofan set to enter second phase