Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Bhutan Plans Anti-Drug Campaign Based on Kerala’s Operation Toofan
Bhutan wants to start a major campaign against illegal drugs.
The campaign would be based on Kerala’s Operation Toofan.
Operation Toofan works against drug trafficking networks.
Bhutan Home Minister Lungten Dorji discussed the idea with Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala by phone.
Dorji praised Kerala’s anti-drug activities.
He said Bhutan was preparing a similar effort.
Dorji plans to visit Kerala to learn how the campaign is carried out.
He also invited Chennithala to visit Bhutan.
Bhutan plans to launch an anti-drug campaign modelled on Kerala’s Operation Toofan.
Bhutan Home Minister Lungten Dorji discussed the plan with Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala by telephone.
Dorji praised Operation Toofan–The Narco Hunt, which targets drug trafficking networks.
Bhutan is preparing a similar campaign to combat drug trafficking, according to Kerala’s government.
Dorji plans to visit Kerala to study the campaign and invited Chennithala to Bhutan.
- Who
- Bhutan Home Minister Lungten Dorji and Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala.
- What
- Bhutan plans an anti-drug campaign modelled on Kerala’s Operation Toofan.
- When
- The plan was discussed by telephone on Friday; Dorji said he would visit Kerala soon.
- Where
- The discussion concerned Bhutan and Kerala, India.
- Why
- To combat drug trafficking and address the drug menace.
- Planned campaign
- Bhutan intends to launch an anti-drug campaign.
- Model
- The campaign will be modelled on Kerala’s Operation Toofan–The Narco Hunt.
- Bhutan official
- Home Minister Lungten Dorji.
- Kerala official
- Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala.
- Operation focus
- Targeting drug trafficking networks.
- Next step
- Dorji plans to visit Kerala to study the campaign’s implementation.
- Invitation
- Dorji invited Chennithala to visit Bhutan.