Identify, eliminate threats before they grow big: Amit Shah urges security agencies
India’s security policy must be framed keeping in view emerging global challenges, including geopolitical instability, energy and resource insecurity, rising radicalisation and cyber misinformation campaigns, says Home Minister
Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the importance of proactive security measures during his address at the Intelligence Bureau's National Security Strategy Conference on August 25, 2026. He urged security agencies to anticipate emerging threats before they escalate into major crises, considering factors such as geopolitical instability, energy insecurity, supply chain disruptions, radicalization, and cyber misinformation campaigns.
Shah visited all land-border states over the past eight months, sharing a document outlining a four-pronged border security strategy. He stressed the government's aim to create an "infiltrator-free" nation, stating that illegal immigrants pose threats to national security, the economy, and demographic balance. The minister called for studying trends over the next 15-20 years and creating an ecosystem to counter potential security challenges.
Shah highlighted the success of previous governments in addressing narcotics trafficking, Left-wing extremism, and unrest in the Northeast, crediting state police forces, central agencies, and central armed police forces for these achievements. He announced that the new criminal laws would be implemented within a year, increasing conviction rates by 25%.
In counter-terrorism efforts, Shah urged agencies to transition the anti-terror framework "Prahar" from a policy document to everyday practice and dismantle "360-degree terrorist networks." He also emphasized the importance of coordinated action among state governments to achieve a drug-free India, implementing the Narcotics Control Vision Document 2026-2029.
Shah stressed the role of technology in policing, urging young officers to use artificial intelligence for data integration, analysis, and identifying criminal modus operandi. He reported that around 274 fugitives had been brought back to India from abroad between 2019 and 2026, urging states to ensure offenders hiding overseas are brought within the ambit of Indian law.
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