Union Home Minister Amit Shah Calls for Strengthening Internal Security at National Security Strategies Conference
Addressing the National Security Strategies Conference in New Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that internal security is the top priority for a developed India. He emphasized better coordination between states and the Centre to tackle challenges like narcotics, Naxalism, and infiltration. Shah stated that identifying future challenges in advance and neutralizing them is the foundation of a secure and infiltration-free India.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the concluding session of the two-day 'National Security Strategies Conference' organized by the Intelligence Bureau in New Delhi. He stated that a robust internal security system is the primary condition for achieving the goal of a developed India by 2047. Appreciating the efforts of security agencies and state police, he said that the country has successfully eliminated challenges in several long-standing hotspots.
Shah said that the government's goal is to anticipate potential threats by observing trends for the next 15-20 years. He mentioned the reforms made in the criminal justice system and the steps taken to train youth through the Forensic Science University. He expressed confidence that the new criminal codes would be fully implemented within the next year.
Referring to the 'Prahar' strategy against terrorism, he said that it must be adopted as a culture at every level. He called for working on a three-point mantra of 'Detect, Disrupt, and Destroy' in the fight against narcotics. He stated that states should work under a time-bound program for a drug-free India.
Taking a firm stand on border security, the Home Minister said that India is not a 'Dharamshala' (rest house) and only citizens have the right to reside here. He described infiltration as a threat to security, the economy, and demographics. He mentioned that a quadrilateral security approach has been shared with border states over the last eight months.
Regarding action against fugitive criminals, he said that 274 fugitives have been brought to India from abroad between 2019 and 2026. He appealed to states to develop special mechanisms to bring criminals hiding abroad under the ambit of the law.
Emphasizing the use of technology, Shah said that the Multi-Agency Centre has been upgraded and future challenges can be prevented through data integration. He asked young officers to develop actionable intelligence using artificial intelligence.
In conclusion, he emphasized the need to create a holistic security policy, keeping in mind global instability and cyber threats. He stated that solutions to even the biggest problems are possible only through coordination between the Centre and the states.