Anti-drug surveillance stepped up ahead of school reopening in Ernakulam
In Ernakulam, police and Excise departments are enhancing anti-drug measures as schools prepare to reopen. A special initiative called 'Operation Thunder' has been launched to combat narcotics distribution aimed at students. Authorities are urging community involvement to help identify and report suspicious activities near educational institutions.
- ▪The police and Excise departments have intensified anti-drug measures ahead of school reopening.
- ▪Operation Thunder has been launched to curb narcotics distribution targeting students.
- ▪Authorities have instructed schools to clear their premises of tobacco products and similar materials.
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With schools set to reopen in days, the police and Excise departments in Ernakulam have intensified anti-drug measures to curb narcotics distribution targeting students. While the Excise has launched a special drive titled ‘Operation Thunder’, the police are preparing a comprehensive surveillance mechanism around educational institutions.District Police Chief (Kochi City) Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar said preliminary steps had already been initiated in coordination with school protection groups, parents, and other stakeholders. “Schools have been instructed to clear their premises and surrounding areas of tobacco products, cigarette butts, and similar materials,” he said, stressing the need for preventive action ahead of the new academic year.District Police Chief (Ernakulam Rural) K.S.
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