Amit Shah at NSSC: Counter-terrorism, Pak proxy war on Day 1 agenda

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 9th NSSC. Day-one focused on counter-terrorism, Pakistan's proxy war, narcotics, illegal migrants and cybercrime. Shah directed AI-based analysis of intel and strict measures against infiltration.

New Delhi [India], August 24 (ANI): Critical aspects of national security, including response to counter-terrorism challenges, fusion, analysis and operationalisation of intelligence through the Multi Agency Centre (MAC) and proxy warfare by Pakistan, were among half a dozen agendas discussed on day-one of the 9th National Security Strategies Conference (NSSC) held in the national capital on Monday.

Vision document on narcotics control, detection and deportation of illegal migrants, and a policy framework to combat cybercrime were among other issues discussed in the conference inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in a statement.

Amit Shah's Directives on National Security

For effective tackling of terrorism and radicalisation, Shah emphasised training for implementation of MHA's PRAHAAR scheme, expediting trials by bringing back fugitives and using trial in absentia provisions, and undertaking a comprehensive and integrated approach while investigating Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act cases.

Home Minister Amit Shah also directed that an "AI-based analysis of information available on MAC platforms should be done to create SOPs to counter various national security challenges."

The Home Minister further directed all the agencies to take strict measures against infiltration.

Conference Participation and Format

The conference, held in a hybrid format, was attended by over 850 participants from across the country.

Ministers of State for Home Affairs, Union Home Secretary, Deputy NSAs, and Heads of CAPFs/CPOs attended the conference in Delhi.

DGsP of States and UTs, young police officers working at the cutting-edge level, and domain experts from specialised fields joined the conference through virtual mode.

Homage to Fallen IB Personnel

Prior to the inauguration, the Home Minister paid homage at the martyrs' column by laying a wreath in remembrance of the brave personnel of the Intelligence Bureau who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty to safeguard national security and integrity.

Day Two Agenda

As per the MHA, the second day of the conference will focus on the "threat landscape from sub-aerial systems and formulating countermeasures, securing the blue economy, information warfare and its implications on national security and the need for a bio-security framework."

NSSC's Objective and History

In pursuance of the directions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, NSSC has been held every year in a hybrid format since 2021, with the objective of finding solutions to major National Security Challenges using the extensive experience of cutting-edge-level officers working at the grassroots level in collaboration with domain experts. (ANI)

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