Knowledge Nugget | PRAHAAR: Why India’s national counter-terrorism strategy matters?
The PRAHAAR counter-terrorism strategy, announced by India's Union Home Minister Amit Shah, is India's first comprehensive national approach to combating terrorism. Inaugurated at a conference in New Delhi, the strategy aims to prevent, respond to and recover from terrorist threats through a seven-pillar framework and a whole-of-society approach.
Key takeaways include:
1. Continual analysis of terror incidents and a robust 10-year mechanism
2. Principles of PRAHAAR need to reach the thana level (local police station)
3. Establishment of dedicated teams for fugitive tracking
4. A new extradition portal to expedite actions against fugitives from abroad
The strategy is rooted in zero tolerance towards terrorism and a commitment to not associating it with any religion, ethnicity or civilisation. It acknowledges that India has faced cross-border sponsored terrorism and outlines plans to deny terrorists access to funds, weapons and safe havens.
India currently ranks 13th on the Global Terrorism Index 2026, with a score of 6.43, indicating a 43% drop in terror-related incidents and deaths compared to previous years. The strategy aims to address emerging threats from drones, encrypted networks, cross-border terrorism and the use of advanced technologies.
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