Operation Thoofan
Operation Thoofan – A Strong Anti-Drug Campaign
Operation Thoofan is a strong anti-drug campaign implemented by the Government of Kerala against drug trafficking and the drug mafia.
The campaign is being carried out jointly by the Kerala Police, Excise Department, and other Government departments as part of a coordinated anti-drug drive.
Key Information
- Launch: Operation Thoofan was officially launched on 2 June 2026.
- Second Phase – Local-Level Campaign: The second phase of the campaign commenced in September 2026, with the objective of ensuring active participation of the public at the ward level.
- Objectives: The campaign aims to prevent the spread of drugs, disrupt drug trafficking networks operating around educational institutions and residential areas, and facilitate treatment and rehabilitation for persons affected by drug addiction.
- Activities: Awareness and preventive activities are being carried out at the ward level under the leadership of “Thoofan Warriors” and “Thoofan Jagratha Samithis” (Thoofan Vigilance Committees).
Thoofan – A Strong People’s Movement Against Drugs
Under the leadership of Melattur Grama Panchayat, the “Thoofan” Anti-Drug Campaign was conducted on 28 September 2026 to strengthen the collective fight against the drug mafia.
As part of the campaign, various programmes including flag hoisting, an anti-drug pledge, a flash mob, and an awareness rally were conducted. Elected representatives, Panchayat employees, students, youth, representatives of various organisations, and members of the public actively participated in the programme.
The campaign was organised with the objective of creating greater public awareness about the harmful effects of drug abuse, protecting the younger generation from substance abuse, and building a strong and collective social resistance against drugs.
