Kerala rail checks tighten after 34 kg cannabis seized in Operation Toofan
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: In a statewide anti‑drug operation called Toofan, Kerala police seized 34 kg of cannabis from a train and have since intensified rail security checks. The drive, launched in Thiruvananthapuram, has led to more than 12,000 arrests and over 11,000 cases registered. The crackdown aims to curb drug trafficking through the state’s rail network and signals a broader effort to enforce drug laws across Kerala.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 50% center, 50% right.
Who is covering this story
- Center (1): Deccan Herald
- Right-leaning (1): India Today
Sources
- Operation Toofan: Over 12,000 arrested in anti-drug drive in Keralam — Deccan Herald (center)
- Kerala rail checks intensify after 34 kg cannabis seized in Operation Toofan — India Today (right-leaning)