‘Mayangilla Keralam’ drive boosting anti-drug efforts; over 10,000 cases filed under Operation Thunder, says Excise Minister
The Kerala Excise Minister reported that the state’s “Mayangilla Keralam” initiative has intensified anti‑drug measures, with more than 10,000 prosecutions recorded under Operation Thunder. He told the legislative assembly that the program rests on four pillars—strict enforcement, public awareness campaigns, de‑addiction services and rehabilitation support—to curb substance abuse across the state. The drive is part of broader anti‑drug efforts, with agencies coordinating.