# IG Nishanthini takes over as Operation Toofan nodal officer

2026-08-13T13:27:29+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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The Kerala government has appointed IG R Nishanthini as the nodal officer for Operation Toofan, replacing IG Putta Vimaladithya who is on leave, the New Indian Express reports. Home department sources said the charge was temporary due to his absence. The change comes amid controversy over the arrest of Youth Congress leader Muhammed Hussain on MDMA charges in Kasaragod. The opposition LDF alleged Hussain was the social media coordinator of Congress leader Satheesan, sparking rumours of internal party infighting.

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- newindianexpress.com <https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/13/ig-ig-r-nishanthini-named-operation-toofan-nodal-officer-replacing-putta-vimaladithya>

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