Keralam Forms Anti-Narcotic Team to Intensify Operation Toofan Efforts
Keralam has formed an Anti-Narcotic Investigation Team to strengthen Operation Toofan, targeting high-value drug cases with interstate and international links. The team, led by Inspector General Putta Vimaladitya, operates through units in Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, and Kozhikode. Since the operation began, over 10,900 cases and nearly 11,800 arrests have been made, with significant seizures including MDMA, cannabis, heroin, and cocaine. Recent arrests relate to a major 13 kg MDMA haul in Coimbatore, highlighting efforts to dismantle drug networks.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 21%, Centre 79%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (61/100). Lens Score 66/100.
Outlets measured: news18, hindustantimes, thehindu. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 3 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–70/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 18 Sept, 09:02 am. Other outlets followed.