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Bhutan to Adopt Kerala's Operation Toofan for New Anti-Drug Drive
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 06:02 AM
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Bhutan has announced plans to launch an anti‑drug campaign modeled after Kerala's Operation Toofan, aiming to curb drug use and trafficking in the Himalayan kingdom.
Bhutan’s government has unveiled a new anti‑drug initiative that will be modeled on Kerala’s Operation Toofan, a campaign launched in India to curb drug use and trafficking. The plan, announced by officials in Thimphu, aims to adopt similar strategies of awareness, enforcement and rehabilitation.
Operation Toofan was introduced in Kerala to address rising drug abuse and smuggling, and Bhutan intends to replicate its framework to tackle the growing drug problem along its borders. While details of the campaign’s structure remain to be released, officials said it will involve coordination with neighboring countries and international agencies.
The move comes amid increasing concerns over drug trafficking through Bhutan’s porous borders with India and China. By mirroring a proven model from Kerala, the Bhutanese government hopes to strengthen its law‑enforcement capabilities and reduce drug‑related crimes across the kingdom.
Operation Toofan was introduced in Kerala to address rising drug abuse and smuggling, and Bhutan intends to replicate its framework to tackle the growing drug problem along its borders. While details of the campaign’s structure remain to be released, officials said it will involve coordination with neighboring countries and international agencies.
The move comes amid increasing concerns over drug trafficking through Bhutan’s porous borders with India and China. By mirroring a proven model from Kerala, the Bhutanese government hopes to strengthen its law‑enforcement capabilities and reduce drug‑related crimes across the kingdom.