Vijayan pointed to the Kerala Police’s 2024 operation in Kukatpally, Hyderabad, where officers dismantled an international drug lab linked to a 2.4 kg MDMA seizure in Thrissur. He suggested Chennithala consult Telangana leadership to understand the scope of these efforts, noting that Kerala’s police succeeded where local authorities had not. Citing parliamentary records from February 2025, the Chief Minister highlighted that Kerala’s arrest volume for drug offenses triples that of the next most active state.
Data from the Excise Department underscores the scale of these operations, with over 41,000 NDPS cases registered alongside the seizure of more than 33 kilograms of MDMA and 17,500 kilograms of cannabis over five years. Vijayan emphasized that Kerala’s 98 percent conviction rate in NDPS cases significantly outpaces the 78 percent national average, while taking a sharp jab at Telangana’s 25 percent rate.
Beyond the statistics, the political friction centers on the Kasaragod investigation involving a social media coordinator. Vijayan argued that the Opposition is weaponizing a PR campaign under the banner of 'Operation Toofan' to deflect from allegations of internal sabotage. He accused the Home Department of succumbing to pressure from the Chief Minister’s Office, specifically citing delays in forensic processing of seized mobile devices. The Chief Minister concluded by urging his predecessor to verify official records before making public assertions that ignore the state’s documented performance.
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