Kerala Not a Drug Hub, Says DGP; Over 30,000 Cases Registered in 'D-Hunt' Drive

• Kerala Police chief Ravada Chandrasekhar dismissed allegations that the state is a drug hub, attributing high case numbers to stronger detection.
• Over 30,000 drug-related cases were registered last year as part of the 'D-Hunt' drive against drug abuse and trafficking.
• DGP noted a shift towards synthetic drugs, with increased MDMA seizures indicating rising demand, and assured strong action.
• Police are focusing on prevention through awareness programs with community support and launched PODA (Prevention of Drug Abuse) with CII and Young India.
• Enforcement includes invoking Preventive Detention Act and forfeiting properties in commercial quantity cases to target major suppliers.