GS-2News & Analysis26 August 2026thehindu.com

Identify, eliminate threats before they grow big: Amit Shah urges security agencies

Union Home Minister Amit Shah outlined India's security policy, emphasizing proactive threat identification and elimination, particularly concerning geopolitical instability, radicalisation, cyber misinformation, and illegal immigration. He detailed a four-pronged border security strategy and the government's aim for an "infiltrator-free" and "narcotics-free" India. The article highlights the implementation of new criminal laws, the 'Prahar' anti-terror framework, the Narcotics Control Vision Document 2026-2029, and the crucial role of technology (CCTNS, ICJS, NatGrid, NAFIS, AI) and Centre-State coordination in strengthening internal security and bringing fugitive offenders to justice.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah outlined India's security policy, emphasizing proactive threat identification and elimination, particularly concerning geopolitical instability, radicalisation, cyber misinformation, and illegal immigration. He detailed a four-pronged border security strategy and the government's aim for an "infiltrator-free" and "narcotics-free" India. The article highlights the implementation of new criminal laws, the 'Prahar' anti-terror framework, the Narcotics Control Vision Document 2026-2029, and the crucial role of technology (CCTNS, ICJS, NatGrid, NAFIS, AI) and Centre-State coordination in strengthening internal security and bringing fugitive offenders to justice.

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GS Paper 3 – Internal Security

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Indian Polity & GovernanceExecutive & Council of MinistersFederal Structure & Centre-State RelationsIndian Culture Art ArchitectureModern Indian HistoryIndian Society DiversityGlobalization Indian SocietyIndian Constitution

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