Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Kozhikode Police Intensify Inspections Against Banned Tobacco
The police in Kozhikode are checking shops and cafes near schools and colleges to stop the sale of illegal tobacco.
This is happening because they've noticed more of these products being sold.
Special police teams are helping, and even railway police are watching for tobacco being brought in by train.
They're also working with schools to create tobacco-free zones.
This includes things like human chains around schools and classes to teach about the dangers of tobacco.
The goal is to make sure kids aren't exposed to these harmful products and to support 'World No Tobacco Day'.
Flash inspections targeting banned tobacco products have been intensified near schools and colleges in Kozhikode.
The police are collaborating with DANSAF and Crime Squad in these inspections.
Railway Protection Force and Government Railway Police are monitoring for tobacco smuggling by train.
A new project aims to declare all educational institutions in the district as tobacco-free zones by June 30.
The district will launch a ‘Yellow Line Campaign’ to promote tobacco-free zones.
- Who
- Police, DANSAF, Crime Squad, Railway Protection Force, Government Railway Police, and district administration are involved.
- What
- Flash inspections against banned tobacco products are being conducted.
- When
- Inspections are ongoing, with increased activity announced ahead of World No Tobacco Day and school reopening.
- Where
- Kozhikode, near schools, colleges, cafes, and eateries.
- Why
- To curb the sale of banned tobacco products, particularly near educational institutions, and support the declaration of tobacco-free zones.
- Location
- Kozhikode
- Target
- Banned Tobacco Products
- Participating Agencies
- Police, DANSAF, Crime Squad, RPF, GRP
- Focus Area
- Near educational institutions
- Project Goal
- Tobacco-free zones by June 30
- Campaign
- Yellow Line Campaign