Thiruvananthapuram, July 8 -- Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Wednesday said the state government will convene a meeting with the Chief Ministers of southern states to strengthen coordination under its anti-drug campaign, "Operation Toofan", as part of efforts to curb the growing menace of narcotics.

Speaking to reporters, Chennithala said he would begin consultations with neighbouring states by meeting the Karnataka Chief Minister before reaching out to other southern state leaders.

"We will hold a meeting with the CMs of all the southern states regarding 'Operation Toofan'. Today, I will meet the CM of Karnataka, and later I will meet the other CMs. The menace of drugs has to stop, which is why we are taking action," Chenn...