Kerala launches "Operation Toofan" to combat rising drug abuse and cartel networks
Kerala is facing a severe challenge with rising narcotic drug abuse, particularly synthetic drugs, and sophisticated cartel networks using digital technologies. Following a surge in NDPS cases to 36,314 in 2025, the UDF government launched "Operation Toofan" in June. This initiative aims for integrated enforcement, public engagement, victim rehabilitation, and effective prosecution. It involves collaboration between State police, southern States' police forces, central agencies, and State departments like education, health, and excise. The campaign also focuses on strengthening national intelligence-sharing under the NCORD framework and upskilling anti-narcotics personnel to counter innovative cartel methods.
Key Points
- Kerala is experiencing a significant increase in narcotic drug abuse, especially synthetic drugs.
- "Operation Toofan" has been launched to combat drug cartels and streamline enforcement.
- The initiative involves multi-agency collaboration, public engagement, and victim rehabilitation.
- Strengthening national intelligence-sharing and coordination systems like NCORD is a key objective.
- There is a need to upskill anti-narcotics personnel and enhance cyber forensic capabilities to bust sophisticated networks.
Exam Facts
- NDPS cases in Kerala: 5,695 in 2021, 26,619 in 2022, 36,314 in 2025.
- Operation Toofan launched in June.
- NCORD framework for intelligence sharing.
- DANSAF (District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force) personnel need upskilling.
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