Operation Toofan

A minister announced 'Operation Toofan' aimed at dismantling drug trafficking networks in Kerala. The operation focuses on ending organized drug trade activities in the region.

Youth and student organisations in Kerala have extended support to Operation Toofan. The statement highlights collective backing for the initiative without additional context.

Auto-rickshaw drivers in Kerala have been inducted as 'Toofan Warriors' to participate in the state's anti-drug campaign. The initiative is part of expanding the community-based network under Operation Toofan.

Kerala has initiated coordinated action against drug cartels as part of Operation Toofan to combat drug abuse.

Ramesh Chennithala advised students to turn challenges into opportunities for success. The Home Minister inaugurated Thrissur Corporation’s Vidyashree-2026 awards, and O.J. Janeesh highlighted the ‘Operation Toofan’ policing initiative.

Kerala and Tamil Nadu are collaborating on 'Operation Toofan' to enhance anti-drug efforts. Kerala's Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala met with Tamil Nadu's CM C. Joseph Vijay to seek support for the campaign.

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala will meet Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Wednesday to seek support for Kerala government's anti-drug enforcement drive, Operation Toofan.

Kozhikode City police conducted a single-day sweep under Operation Toofan, arresting 58 individuals and registering 57 narcotics cases during flash searches across various locations.

Operation Toofan will continue until drug networks are dismantled, as stated by Chennithala. The Home Minister launched a year-long anti-drug campaign and a student-led awareness initiative at a Chalakudy school.

Police have launched 'Operation Toofan' to increase vigilance over drivers following concerns about synthetic drug use among transport workers and its impact on passenger safety.

A gym trainer was arrested in Kerala's Kochi with suspected MDMA as part of Operation Toofan, an anti-narcotics drive.

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar supports Operation Toofan and agrees to deploy additional police personnel along the Kerala-Karnataka border following a request from Ramesh Chennithala. A meeting of south India DGPs is scheduled for July 10.

Police in Kozhikode have intensified scrutiny of rental properties as part of 'Operation Toofan' following intelligence about drug traffickers and repeat offenders using such properties to store smuggled synthetic drugs and other narcotics.

Kerala’s Hindu Aikya Vedi president is booked for alleged anti-Muslim remarks related to Operation Toofan. A case was registered following a complaint by PDP leader Ashraf Vazhakkala against the president’s social media post.

A police operation named 'Operation Toofan' in Malappuram resulted in the seizure of over 1 kg of MDMA. The operation highlights efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region.

Operation Toofan led to the registration of 175 Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) cases in two days. The operation highlights a significant number of drug-related cases being addressed under the NDPS framework.

Food delivery personnel are expressing fear of stigma as police increase checks under Operation Toofan. The intensified scrutiny by law enforcement has raised concerns among delivery workers.

Police in Idukkki demolished an 'illegal' roadside shop as part of a crackdown on drug trade allegations under Operation Toofan.

Over 400 people were arrested in Kozhikode as part of 'Operation Toofan,' a state-wide anti-drug campaign. The campaign, which includes enforcement, awareness, and rehabilitation efforts, resulted in 417 cases being registered and 422 arrests in the first 22 days of June.

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala announced that Operation Toofan will ensure equal application of drug laws to film personalities and VIPs. The operation targets alleged drug use at DJ parties, luxury hotels, and film-related gatherings, with a promise of strong enforcement.

DANSAF and police have intensified surveillance on inter-State trucks through 'Operation Toofan' by deploying special squads, including plainclothesmen and shadow patrol squads, at strategic locations like national highways and border transit points for inspections.

Kerala Police has partnered with religious leaders for an anti-drug operation named 'Operation Toofan'. Home Minister Chennithala designated Samastha Kerala Jem-iyyathul Ulama State president Syed Mohammed Jifri Muthukoya Thangal and Sunni leader Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar as 'Toofan warriors'.

Two Odisha migrants were arrested at Kozhikode bus station with over 4 kg of ganja. A total of 339 cases were registered under Operation Toofan from June 1 to 17.

Kunnamkulam police and the DANSAF team seized 36 kg of cannabis during Operation Toofan in Thrissur, arresting two individuals after a dramatic escape attempt involving a vehicle ramming incident.

Central agencies have joined Operation Toofan to intensify an anti-drug crackdown in Kerala. The Home Minister stated the operation has achieved 'immense success' within two weeks of its launch.

A case has been filed over a defamatory Facebook post targeting Kerala’s CPI(M) MP Rahim. The post allegedly used Rahim’s photo to falsely claim that individuals arrested in the State’s anti-narcotics drive Operation Toofan were members of CPI(M)-affiliated organizations SFI and DYFI.

Rural police conducted Operation Toofan, seizing 60 kg of suspected ganja and arresting 73 people under the NDPS Act within two weeks. Around 60 cases were registered during the operation.

Police in Kozhikode are focusing on suspects among labourers as part of Operation Toofan. The operation targets individuals linked to criminal activities within the labourer community.

Kozhikode City police have deployed a K9 squad and drone unit as part of 'Operation Toofan' to track down suspects. The police plan to increase field-level inspections based on fresh intelligence inputs.