15,700+ held in Operation Toofan: Kerala Home Minister
Operation Toofan has resulted in mass arrests targeting illegal activities across the state.
According to The Hindu, Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala announced the scale of Operation Toofan's enforcement drive against criminal elements.
The operation resulted in over 15,700 arrests across the state targeting those involved in unlawful activities.
Sixty individuals engaged in illegal acts were brought under the scope of the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (KAAPA), the minister stated.
Additionally, more than 45 others were placed under preventive detention as part of the broader crackdown.
The operation represents a significant law enforcement initiative aimed at curbing anti-social and criminal behavior across Kerala.
Source: The Hindu — National — read the original report ↗
Reported on Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:05:12 GMT.