Madin Academy launches anti-drug initiative under ‘Operation Toofan’

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Monday (September 28, 2026) launched an anti-drug initiative of the Madin Institute of Mental Health and Rehabilitation (MIMHAR) as part of the State government’s ongoing ‘Operation Toofan’.

Under the initiative, MIMHAR will provide free treatment to 50 people seeking to overcome drug addiction, based on recommendations from the Home Minister. Madin Academy also agreed to work with the government on anti-drug activities under the project.

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala addressing a gathering at Madin Academy, Malappuram.
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Mr. Chennithala, who visited Madin Academy here to offer condolences on the death of its chairman Syed Ibrahim Khalil Bukhari Thangal’s mother Fatima Imbichi Beevi recalled her role in raising five scholars who went on to serve society.

Students and teachers welcomed Mr. Chennithala at the academy. Student Police Cadets saluted him.

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala and Madin Academy Chairman Syed Ibrahim Khaleel Bukhari exchanging the agreement for an anti-drug initiative under Operation Toofan, at Madin Academy, Malappuram.
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Madin Academy Chairman Syed Ibrahim Khaleel Bukhari presided over the function. Madin Academic Director Noufal Kodur, Syed Abdullah Habeebur Rahman Bukhari, Syed Ahmadul Kabeer Bukhari, V.S. Joy, MLA, UDF district convener P.T. Ajaymohan and Madin global relations director Umar Melmuri attended the function.