Kozhikode, Nov. 9 -- Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Monday said the second phase of Operation Toofan would begin in November 16, describing the initiative as a continuous campaign against drug abuse.

In a press conference, he alleged the initiative had received support from Union Home Minister Amit Shah and was now moving into its next phase.

He said, "There were instances of accused persons being released from prison due to certain loopholes in the NDPS Act. The issue had been brought to the attention of the Union Home Minister, and the state had conveyed the need for amendments to the Act."

The Minister said the Union Home Minister had called for bringing everyone together and launching a mass movement against drug abuse...