NationalThursday, 20 August 2026·The Hindu - National
Kerala Operation Toofan: 10,213 cases, 9,941 arrests and narcotics worth over ₹100 crore in 76 days
Kerala’s anti-drugs drive Operation Toofan reported more than 10,000 arrests, over 9,000 cases and narcotics seizures worth over ₹100 crore in 76 days.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In August 2026, Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said Operation Toofan had completed 76 days, during which 10,213 cases were registered, 9,941 persons were arrested and narcotics worth more than ₹100 crore were seized.
Key specifics
- Operation Toofan crossed the 76-day mark in 2026.
- 10,213 cases were registered under the campaign.
- 9,941 persons were arrested during the drive.
- Drugs worth more than ₹100 crore were seized.
- The campaign has 3 components: Strike, Warriors and Care.
Exam lens
Question type: governance and internal security, Operation Toofan, 76 days, 10,213 cases, 9,941 arrests, ₹100 crore seizure; TNPSC may frame a one-liner on Kerala’s anti-drugs model and its 3-part structure.