Operation Toofan 2.0
Toofan 2.0 Programme Held at Kunhimangalam Grama Panchayat
As part of the state-level inauguration of Toofan 2.0, a joint initiative being implemented by the Kerala Police and the Department of Local Self Government to completely prevent the spread and use of intoxicating substances in the state, the Kunhimangalam Grama Panchayat hoisted the Toofan flag at 11:00 AM on 28 September 2026.
The flag-hoisting ceremony was jointly conducted by Grama Panchayat President Shri V. T. Ambu and Payyanur Police Station Sub-Inspector Shri Mithun. Shri Satheeshan K., Chairman of the Health and Education Standing Committee, administered the Toofan pledge.
Following the flag-hoisting ceremony, a special Toofan 2.0 Gram Sabha was held at the Panchayat Hall. The special Gram Sabha was inaugurated by Grama Panchayat President Shri V. T. Ambu, while Grama Panchayat Vice-President Smt. P. Vijayalakshmi Teacher presided over the meeting.
Sub-Inspector Shri Mithun of Payyanur Police Station explained the Toofan 2.0 programme and conducted an awareness session. The programme also included the declaration of the Toofan Warriors and the distribution of Toofan badges.
The live telecast of the state-level inauguration ceremony was also screened, along with a special PowerPoint presentation prepared by the Police Department.
Grama Panchayat Secretary Shri Anilkumar Padacheri welcomed the gathering, and Assistant Secretary Shri Satheeshan Pulakku delivered the vote of thanks.
Hundreds of people participated in the special Gram Sabha and other related programmes, including Anganwadi workers and helpers, ASHA workers, Kudumbashree members, SPC and NSS volunteers, police officers, Haritha Karma Sena members, social volunteers, school representatives, employees, and local residents.
