Amit Shah Emphasizes Early Threat Detection for National Security
Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the need for India’s security policies to address emerging global challenges like geopolitical instability, energy shortages, supply chain issues, radicalization, and cyber threats. He stressed that security agencies must identify potential threats early and take action before they escalate into major crises.
Shah shared a border security strategy with land-border states during his recent visits. He highlighted the importance of preventing illegal immigration to protect national security, economic stability, and demographic balance, stating that India is not a place for everyone to settle. His goal is to make the country “infiltrator-free” soon.
Speaking at the Intelligence Bureau’s National Security Strategy Conference, Shah urged participants to analyze future trends over 15-20 years and develop strategies to counter potential threats. He emphasized destroying threats before they grow into significant problems, aiming for a secure, infiltrator-free, and drug-free India.
Shah linked internal security with India’s long-term development goals, noting that Prime Minister Modi’s vision of making India a developed nation by 2047 depends on strong internal security. He criticized past governments for failing to address issues like drug trafficking and insurgency before they worsened, but praised current efforts in overcoming major security challenges.
New criminal laws will be fully implemented within a year, enabling faster disposal of cases up to the Supreme Court level and boosting conviction rates by 25%. Shah also called for stronger counter-terrorism measures, citing successful operations against groups like the Popular Front of India as examples of effective collaboration between central and state agencies.
He urged states to implement the Narcotics Control Vision Document 2026-2029, focusing on “Detect, Disrupt, Destroy” to achieve a drug-free India. Shah emphasized the role of technology in policing, mentioning integrated databases and artificial intelligence for better threat detection and prevention.
The government has also strengthened efforts to bring back fugitive offenders, with 274 individuals returned since 2019. Shah urged all states to cooperate in apprehending offenders abroad.