Pulamanthole
Grama Panchayat

'Operation Thoofan’ – Panchayat-Level Inauguration

The second phase of the anti-drug public awareness campaign, Operation Thoofan 2.0, was launched at Pulamanthole Grama Panchayat on September 28, 2026.The second phase of Operation Thoofan 2.0 marks an important step towards creating a strong and people-centred resistance against drug mafias. The campaign aims to coordinate the law-enforcement capabilities of the police, the grassroots network of the panchayat, the expert support of the health and education systems, and the participation of Kudumbashree members, youth, and the wider community. Through this coordinated effort, the campaign seeks to take anti-drug activities to every ward, every family, and every educational institution.Formally inaugurating the programme, Panchayat Vice President Shri. Haseeb Valapuram said that Operation Thoofan should evolve into a continuous social movement, driven by public participation, towards the goal of achieving a drug-free family, drug-free school, drug-free ward, and drug-free panchayat.

       As part of the programme, the Thoofan flag was hoisted and an anti-drug pledge was administered. Sub-Inspector Shri. Sajeev K.R. of Perinthalmanna Police Station conducted a session on the activities planned under the second phase.The Janajagratha Samithis (People’s Vigilance Committees) formed in all 23 wards were also officially announced as part of the programme.Health Standing Committee Chairperson Shri. Issudheen K.T., ward members Shri. Abdul Kamal, Smt. Premalatha Teacher, and Shri. Noorul Ameen, among others, addressed the gathering.The live stream of the state-level formal inauguration of the second phase of Operation Thoofan 2.0 was also screened at the Grama Panchayat Conference Hall.Volunteers, Kudumbashree members, Haritha Karma Sena members, officials from various departments, employees, and other participants attended the programme.Grama Panchayat Secretary Shri. Muhammed Ashhar delivered the welcome address, while Assistant Secretary Shri. Rajesh proposed the vote of thanks.