Udumbanoor
Grama Panchayat

The 'Operation Toofan 2.0' public awareness campaign, a joint initiative of the Local Self-Government Department and the Kerala Police, was launched in Udumbannoor Panchayat. Panchayat President Smt. Jiji Surendran hoisted the flag at the Panchayat premises, and Karimannoor Police Station SI Mr. Tajuddin Ahmed administered the anti-drug pledge. Following this, a public meeting was held under the presidency of Smt. Jiji Surendran; Smt. Naisy Denil, Chairperson of the Panchayat Development Standing Committee, delivered the welcome address. Mr. Tajuddin Ahmed inaugurated the meeting. The event also featured the announcement of 'Toofan Warriors' and the distribution of badges, alongside an awareness session led by the Karimannoor Station SI. The campaign was organized with the objectives of building strong social resistance against substance abuse, protecting youth and students from the dangers of drugs, and intensifying anti-drug awareness. Participants included students from Thattakuzha Government Vocational Higher Secondary School, leaders of various political parties, chairpersons of standing committees, ward members, Planning Committee Vice-Chairman Mr. Manoj Thankappan, and Kudumbashree Chairperson Smt. Ramya Reji, representatives of youth organizations, ASHA workers, and Haritha Karma Sena members participated. Welfare Committee Chairman Mr. Tomy Joseph delivered the vote of thanks.