Valanchery: Municipal Chairperson Haseena Vattoli inaugurated the municipal-level launch of ‘Operation Toofan 2.0 – The Narco Hunt,’ an initiative organized jointly by the Kerala Government's Home Department and the Local Self-Government Department as part of anti-drug efforts. Deputy Chairperson K.V. Unnikrishnan presided over the function. This project is being implemented through a collaboration between the police and local bodies as the second phase of the Kerala Government's ‘Toofan’ campaign against drug abuse. Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala had inaugurated the project at the state level during a ceremony held at Malabar College, Vengara. Special arrangements were made at the VSC Bank auditorium to view the state-level inauguration ceremony online. Following the state-level launch, the Chairperson hoisted the flag and pinned ‘Toofan Warriors’ badges on the ward councilors. Municipal Secretary H. Seena administered the anti-drug pledge, and Valanchery ASI Ajay conducted an awareness session. Councilor Mujeeb Valasi delivered the welcome address at the event, which was attended by Cheriyil Ramakrishnan (Chairman, Welfare Standing Committee) and Shaji (Chairperson, Development Standing Committee). Speakers included Councilors T.P. Abdul Gafoor, Jalal Manu, K.T. Abdul Razak, Naufal Palara, Jaya Sadanandan, Ajitha Krishnan, Adv. Harsha Santhosh, U. Mujeeb Rahman, Rahmabi, P.P. Yahya, Rashid Machincheri, Shafi (Muthu), Siddique Haji, Sakeena, Sulaikha Karakadan, K.P. Naseera, Mehroofath Nelloli, and Hajara Veeran Kutty; Municipality Clean City Manager T.P. Ashraf; Health Inspector Vinod Balakrishnan; Family Health Centre Health Inspector Nisar; and Kudumbashree CDS Chairperson Khairunnissa. As part of this year-long campaign, meetings of vigilance committees will be held at the ward level in the coming days, marking the launch of ward-level campaigns. Health department staff, representatives of voluntary organizations, social workers, Anganwadi staff, Kudumbashree workers, club members, and ASHA workers also participated.