Operation Toofan 2.0

Toofan – Local Self-Government – People's Force Against Drugs

Koothattukulam Municipality Anti-Drug Public Awareness Programme

📸 Programme Gallery 

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As a part of Operation Toofan 2.0, jointly implemented by the Kerala Police and the Local Self-Government Department to prevent the spread and use of narcotic substances across the state, an anti-drug public awareness programme titled “Toofan – Local Self-Government – People's Force Against Drugs” was organised at the Koothattukulam Municipality. Operation Toofan 2.0 aims to extend anti-drug activities to every ward and household by coordinating the law enforcement mechanisms of the police with the community-based network of local self-government institutions, going beyond law enforcement measures alone.

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Koothattukulam Municipality Level  Programme -

Grand Launch of 'Operation Toofan' Phase II in Koothattukulam Municipality: The second phase of 'Operation Toofan'—a state government initiative aimed at making the anti-drug campaign a people's movement—has kicked off in Koothattukulam Municipality with an extensive program. Municipal Chairperson Reji John hoisted the 'Toofan' flag at the municipal premises. Vice Chairperson Lisy Jose distributed badges to the 'Toofan Warriors,' while P.C. Bhaskaran, Chairperson of the Health Standing Committee, administered the 'Toofan' pledge. Councilors Sunny Kuriakose and Markos Ulahannan, Municipal Secretary S. Sheeba, Clean City Manager M.R. Sanu, and Koothattukulam Police Sub-Inspector Joshi Mathew addressed the gathering. People from various walks of life—including municipal councilors, staff, Kudumbashree workers, Anganwadi employees, ASHA workers, and students—participated in the event.

Key Programme Details

🤝 Main Objective

Strengthening public involvement in preventing the spread and use of narcotic substances

🤝 Approach

Extending anti-drug awareness and prevention activities to wards, families and educational institutions

🤝 Campaign Goal

Drug-Free Families – Drug-Free Schools – Drug-Free Wards – Drug-Free Kerala

🤝 Programme Objectives and Activities

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As part of the programme, Toofan Warrior badges were distributed with the support of the Kerala Police. Student Police Cadets (SPC), students, members of the public and people from various sections of society actively participated in the event. The main objective of the initiative is to strengthen anti-drug prevention activities through extensive awareness campaigns, publicity and continuous local-level monitoring. The programme was organised as part of efforts to strengthen collective action against drugs through public participation at the Local Self Government Institution level and to move towards the goal of Drug-Free Families – Drug-Free Schools – Drug-Free Wards – Drug-Free Kerala.