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India continues to sharpen its counter-terrorism strategy amid rapidly evolving security threats and digital challenges.

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan recently reaffirmed India’s zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism in all its forms.

These include cross-border terrorism, narco-terror networks, and cyber-enabled terror activities.

He made these remarks while delivering the concluding address at the Anti-Terror Conference held in New Delhi.

Mohan described the institutionalisation of the conference as a significant step forward. He said it strengthens national resolve and improves coordination among security agencies.

Moreover, it provides a structured platform to address emerging and complex threats.

He stressed the growing dangers posed by radicalisation and recruitment efforts.

According to him, terrorist groups increasingly exploit vulnerable youth for violent activities. Therefore, constant vigilance and proactive intervention remain essential.

The Home Secretary highlighted that the conference featured discussions on advanced investigative tools. These included digital device data analysis and big data analytics.

Notably, experts focused on the challenge of unmasking digital anonymity. This issue has become central to modern counter-terror investigations.

Mohan also praised the National Investigation Agency for its exceptional performance. He noted that the NIA maintains a conviction rate of over 90 per cent.

The government, he added, aims to replicate this success across all police forces. This goal will be pursued through better investigation standards and stronger inter-agency cooperation.

Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded recent operational successes. He cited the Pahalgam targeted attack case and the Delhi Red Fort blast investigation.

According to an NIA spokesperson, Shah said these cases showcased the professionalism of India’s security agencies.

The spokesperson quoted Shah as saying this was the first terror incident where planners were punished through Operation Sindoor.

Additionally, the attackers were neutralised under Operation Mahadev. He termed the combined actions a strong and decisive response by India.

Furthermore, the conference examined lessons learned from past investigations. It focused on preemptive disruption of terror modules. Discussions covered theatres such as Left Wing Extremism and the North East.

The event also addressed hybrid threats, deepfakes, and hybrid warfare. Emphasis was placed on digital forensics, terror financing, maritime terrorism, and illicit trafficking.

Overall, the conference reinforced India’s commitment to staying ahead of evolving terror threats.

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