Operation Toofan
KERALA POLICE
Operation Toofan
“The Narco Hunt”
“Operation Toofan – The Narco Hunt” is a special anti-drug mission led by the Kerala Police, implemented from June 2026 to prevent the use, sale, distribution, and trafficking of narcotic substances.
Along with identifying drug users, the initiative places emphasis on identifying the sources supplying drugs and the distribution networks, and taking legal action against them.
Government of Kerala
Key Objectives
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Identify Drug Distribution Networks
Identify where narcotic substances originate and who distributes them, and take legal action against the distribution networks.
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Strong Action Against Drug Mafias
Identify individuals involved in the sale and trafficking of narcotic substances, register cases, and strengthen legal action against them.
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Protect Students and Youth
Give special attention to preventing drug use among school and college students and strengthening awareness programmes.
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Strengthen Inspections and Surveillance
Strengthen inspections and surveillance at locations such as bus stations, railway stations, and educational institutions.
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Ensure Public Participation
Encourage the public to report information related to drug use, sale, distribution, and other illegal activities to the police.
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Support Rehabilitation
The initiative also includes providing necessary assistance and social support to help people affected by drug addiction recover and lead drug-free lives.
Three Major Areas
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Toofan Strike
Inspections and legal action against drug dealers and distribution networks.
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Toofan Educate / Warriors
Anti-drug awareness programmes and public participation involving students, parents, teachers, and the general public.
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Toofan Care
Activities aimed at helping people affected by drug addiction return to normal life through treatment, rehabilitation, and social support.
Government of Kerala
PHASE TWO
Operation Toofan 2.0
The Government of Kerala announced that the second phase, Operation Toofan 2.0, will begin on September 28, 2026. In the second phase, the initiative will be expanded to villages and local self-government institutions, with the aim of strengthening grassroots-level anti-drug activities through greater public participation.
In Brief
The objective of Operation Toofan is not limited to identifying drug users. Its key objectives are to identify and prevent the supply of drugs from their sources through the distribution networks, protect the younger generation, and strengthen the community's collective efforts against drug abuse.
