Kerala CM plans drug crime strategy meeting on March 24

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will hold a meeting on March 24 with police and excise officials to discuss strategies against drug-related crimes. This follows a recent statewide operation that screened 2,841 individuals and led to 284 arrests. During the operation, authorities seized over 26 grams of MDMA and 35 kilograms of cannabis. The initiative, part of Operation D-Hunt, aimed to target those involved in drug storage and sales across the state. Vijayan emphasized the need for new police recruits to strengthen efforts against the drug trade. He also highlighted the rise in cyber crimes and called for collective action to combat illegal activities.