India Must Stay Vigilant Against Radicalization, Home Secretary Warns
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India's Home Secretary Govind Mohan has sounded a warning about the growing threat of radicalization in the country. In a statement after the conclusion of the Anti-Terrorism Conference - 2025, Mohan emphasized the need for increased vigilance and cooperation to prevent violent acts by radicalized youths. Mohan highlighted the importance of digital forensics and data analysis in counter-terrorism investigations during the two-day conference, which was organized by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The event brought together over 150 delegates from police forces across the country and central organizations to discuss the latest security threats, including deepfakes and hybrid warfare. The conference also focused on countering financing of terrorism, maritime terrorism, and illicit trafficking, as well as evolving counter-terrorism jurisprudence. Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the event, emphasizing the need for a uniform Anti-Terror Squad structure to strengthen India's counter-terrorism capabilities. Shah praised the operational and investigative success of various agencies and state police forces in recent terror attack cases, including the Pahalgam and Red Fort blasts. He also paid tribute to the over 36,000 central armed forces and police personnel who have made the supreme sacrifice while performing their duties. The conference aimed to enhance India's anti-terror capacity and promote coordination and information exchange among law enforcement agencies. As the country continues to face various security threats, Mohan's warning serves as a reminder of the need for increased vigilance and cooperation to prevent radicalization and terrorism. Key takeaways from the conference include: - The importance of digital forensics and data analysis in counter-terrorism investigations - The need for a uniform Anti-Terror Squad structure to strengthen India's counter-terrorism capabilities - The growing threat of radicalization and the importance of vigilance - The need for cooperation and coordination among law enforcement agencies to prevent terrorism
