Union Home Minister Amit Shah has taken the toughest stand so far against illegal infiltrators on the issue of country's borders and internal security. Addressing the concluding session of the two-day 'National Security Strategies' (NSS) conference organized by the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the Home Minister said in blunt words that "India is not a hospice and only legal citizens of this country have the right to live here." He clarified that illegal infiltrators have become a serious threat to India's national security, economic sovereignty and demographic profile. Sharing the vision of the government in the presence of top officials of police, Central Paramilitary Forces (CAPF) and intelligence agencies of all the states of the country, the Home Minister said that the ultimate goal of the Modi government is to free the entire country from infiltrators in a very short time. He said that the first basic condition to achieve the resolution of Developed India 2047 is a strong internal security system of the country. Describing infiltration as a serious threat to security, economy and demography, the Home Minister explained in detail how uncontrolled and illegal infiltration is disturbing the balance of various states of the country. He said that infiltrators are not only a threat to the national security apparatus, but they also put undue burden on the country's resources, employment and economy. Along with this, the unnatural demographic changes taking place in the border areas can cause social and political instability in the future. Shah said that those who come to contribute to the progress and prosperity of the country in a legal and legitimate manner are welcome; But those crossing the border surreptitiously without valid documents will be dealt with very strictly under the law. Shared 'quadrilateral security approach' with border states. Amit Shah informed the conference that during the last eight months, he has personally visited all the border states connected to the land border of the country. After these visits, the Central Government has shared a vision document of a comprehensive 'four-pronged approach' to border security with the states. Under this, the use of modern technology, drones, radar, night vision cameras and smart fencing is being increased to make surveillance on the borders impenetrable. He called upon all states to appoint senior level nodal officers to coordinate border security, so that real-time intelligence can be shared between central forces and state police. 'Prahar' on terrorism and 3D formula against drugs During the conference, the Home Minister directed to make 'Prahar' strategy a part of everyday police operations to completely dismantle the 360-degree network of terrorism. Along with this, emphasis was laid on implementing 'Narcotics Control Vision Document 2026-2029' on the ground to save the young generation from drugs. To achieve the goal of drug-free India, Shah gave the mantra of adopting 3D strategy: Detect: Detecting drugs and smuggling networks at the initial level. Disrupt: Disrupting their logistics and supply chain. Destroy: To root out the entire financing and mafia network of smuggling. Use of AI and data analysis for future challenges The Home Minister said that the national security policy cannot be limited to the current circumstances only. The authorities will have to formulate strategies by pre-assessing the global trends of the next 15 to 20 years and emerging challenges like cyber warfare, energy security, supply chain disruption and radicalisation. He appealed to the young security officers to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and modern data analysis along with integrated data banks like CCTNS, ICJS, NatGrid and NAFIS, so that any future threats can be prevented before they become bigger.
