Thrissur , Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Monday said the state’s anti-narcotics campaign, Operation Toofan, was proving successful and called on people to actively support the initiative to eradicate the drug menace. Operation Toofan proving successful, public support vital to curb drug menace: Kerala minister Addressing a gathering here, Chennithala said society had begun to recognise the seriousness of the narcotics problem and that public participation was crucial to the campaign’s success. “The campaign is proving successful because society itself has recognised that drug abuse is one of the most serious issues affecting us today. Everyone has a role to play in overcoming this challenge,” he said. The minister said Kerala had witnessed a significant rise in drug abuse in recent years. “Unfortunately, many members of the younger generation are becoming trapped in drug abuse, knowingly or unknowingly. Operation Toofan is aimed at protecting them from this threat,” he said. Chennithala said the campaign could not succeed through police action alone. “The police, excise, education and health departments, along with all other relevant sectors, …