“People’s Force Against Drugs”
The 'Operation Toofan 2.0' (Thaddeshakam) is a comprehensive people's resistance initiative jointly implemented across Kerala by the Kerala Police and the Local Self Government Department (LSGD) to combat the threat of drug abuse. The second phase of this initiative was launched across the state on September 28, 2026. Cheruvannur Grama Panchayat is also actively participating in this initiative.
Key Objectives
Drug-Free Society
A comprehensive initiative aimed at achieving a "Drug-Free Family, Drug-Free School, Drug-Free Ward, and Drug-Free Kerala."
People's Resistance
Preventing the local spread of drugs by coordinating police law-enforcement efforts with the grassroots network of local self-government institutions.
Treatment and Rehabilitation
Ensuring proper counselling, treatment, and rehabilitation for people affected by drug addiction, along with appropriate legal measures.
🛡️ Toofan Warriors & Coordination
- Volunteer Force: Specially trained volunteers selected from each ward will provide confidential information to the Police and Excise authorities regarding local drug use and distribution.
- Broad-Based Coordination: A people's resistance network bringing together Gram Sabhas, Ward-Level Vigilance Committees, Kudumbashree, Haritha Karma Sena, ASHA workers, Anganwadi employees, and other community-level stakeholders.
- Social Security: Taking the fight against drug abuse beyond law enforcement by encouraging schools and families to work together to prevent substance abuse.
📞 Information & Reporting Channels
🔒 The identity and personal details of those providing information will be kept completely confidential.
