Kochi, Sept. 11 -- Keralam State Minister M Liju on Friday stated that the government has intensified its enforcement measures against illicit narcotics under the state-wide crackdown titled 'Operation Thunder', leading to the registration of nearly 40,000 cases and the detention of thousands involved in drug peddling.

Addressing reporters on the progress of the anti-drug drive, the Minister highlighted the scale of enforcement across the state and reiterated the government's zero-tolerance stance against substance abuse.

"Till date, after the government took power, we have registered nearly 40,000 cases. Among these 40,000 cases, 6,000 cases are under the NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act, while others fall under CO...