Major changes announced in policing Kerala; Operation Toofan to be launched on June 1
Kerala's Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala announced significant reforms for the state's police stations aimed at improving public service. The initiative includes a new anti-drug operation called 'Operation Toofan' set to launch on June 1, targeting narcotics networks. Additional measures will focus on enhancing police training, addressing crimes against women and children, and tackling rising cybercrime.
- ▪Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala announced reforms across Kerala's 484 police stations.
- ▪Operation Toofan, an anti-drug drive, will launch on June 1 to combat narcotics trafficking.
- ▪A five-member committee will study the proposal for increased police presence at stations.
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After assuming charge of the Home portfolio in the newly formed United Democratic Front (UDF) government, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala announced a slew of major reforms across the State’s 484 police stations. The changes were unveiled following a high-level meeting attended by senior police officers of the rank of Superintendent of Police (SP) and above at the police headquarters here on Saturday (May 23, 2026).Aiming to transform police stations into citizen-friendly public service centres, the Minister said every person visiting a police station would be greeted with ‘Good morning’ or ‘Namaste’. Steps would also be taken to ensure cleanliness in all police stations, while complaints from the public would be heard with sensitivity and impartiality.
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