Speaking at the valedictory session of the Intelligence Bureau’s National Security Strategy Conference in New Delhi, Shah called for proactive measures against infiltration, terrorism, narcotics trafficking and emerging security threats. Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid out an expansive internal security vision for the next two decades, asserting that India’s goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047 rests on the foundation of strong internal security.
He warned that illegal infiltrators pose risks to national security, economic stability and demographic balance. On counterterrorism efforts, Mr Shah pointed to the crackdown on the Popular Front of India after it was banned, describing the operation as a notable example of effective coordination between the Centre and states. He also called for the PRAHAR strategy to move beyond policy documents and become part of day-to-day security operations to ensure the complete dismantling of terrorist networks. He urged all states to ensure that offenders hiding abroad are brought within the reach of Indian law. Shah noted that the government has upgraded the Multi-Agency Centre to improve intelligence sharing and generate multidimensional security outcomes. He warned that global instability, energy and resource insecurity, supply chain disruptions, rising radicalisation and cyber misinformation campaigns are emerging challenges that require constant vigilance.
He said the reforms are designed to ensure criminal cases can be resolved up to the Supreme Court level within three years while raising conviction rates by 25 per cent. Around 274 fugitives were extradited or deported between 2019 and 2026, according to him.
On criminal justice reforms, Shah said the government is aiming for full implementation of the three new criminal laws within the next year. In one of the strongest remarks of his address, Shah said, “This country is not a Dharamshala and only the citizens of the country have the right to live in this country. The Home Minister also said the Modi government has strengthened mechanisms to bring economic offenders and fugitives back to India.
