The Government of India has released its first National Counter-Terrorism Policy Prahaar (PRAHAAR). It has been clearly stated in this new strategy that apart from strong security measures within the country, it will also be necessary to increase international and regional cooperation. Because cross-border terrorist organizations use local networks, logistics support and area information to plan attacks.
Releasing the policy, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said that India has been facing sponsored cross-border terrorism for a long time. Many Jihadi terrorist organizations and their associates plan, cooperate and try to carry out attacks in India. According to the government, terrorist networks thrive by taking advantage of periodic instability and weak governance in neighboring areas. Some countries have also been accused of using terrorism as a policy tool.
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However, the government also clarified that India does not link terrorism with any religion, caste or nationality and unconditionally condemns all forms of violence. The country’s policy will be based on zero tolerance. That means there will be no relaxation at all towards terrorism.
Threat from which organizations?
The government warned that India has also been the target of global terrorist organizations like Al Qaeda and Islamic State. These organizations try to incite violence through sleeper cells, social media propaganda and online recruitment. The report said that terrorist handlers working from abroad are increasing their activities by using modern technologies like drones, encrypted messaging, dark web and crypto wallets, especially in sensitive areas like Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. Preventing their access to chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear material has also been said to be a major challenge for the agencies.
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Government’s plan after the attack
In the new policy, special emphasis has also been laid on relief and rehabilitation after the attack. Under this policy, the affected people will be helped by doctors, psychologists, lawyers, social organizations, NGOs and religious and community leaders. Whereas the civil administration will be responsible for reconstruction and restoration of normalcy. The government also said that cooperation between agencies to share intelligence will be increased and systems like legal aid, extradition agreements and joint working groups with other countries will be strengthened.
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