Kerala seeks Tamil Nadu's help to curb inter-State drug smuggling
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to discuss a coordinated strategy to combat inter-State drug smuggling. Kerala sought Tamil Nadu's cooperation in establishing a mechanism among southern States to crack down on drug peddlers and narcotics. Chennithala briefed Vijay on Kerala's anti-narcotics drive, 'Operation Toofan,' which has led to over 6,000 arrests and 5,500 registered cases in 43 days. Both States agreed to share information and intelligence to curb cross-border drug trafficking.
Key Points
- Kerala sought Tamil Nadu's cooperation to establish a coordinated mechanism against drug smuggling.
- The initiative aims to combat drug peddlers and narcotics across southern States.
- Kerala's 'Operation Toofan' anti-narcotics drive has resulted in significant arrests and case registrations.
- Both Kerala and Tamil Nadu agreed to share information and intelligence to curb cross-border trafficking.
Exam Facts
- Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
- Kerala's anti-narcotics drive is named 'Operation Toofan'.
- During 'Operation Toofan', over 6,000 drug peddlers were arrested and nearly 5,500 cases registered in 43 days.
- Mr. Vijay was invited to Kerala for a function in August with Mohanlal, Kerala's brand ambassador.
Read it. Retain it. Recall it.
Get spaced-repetition flashcards, daily quizzes and offline access — free on Android.