Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday declared that Naxalism in India will be fully eradicated before the next all-India Director Generals of Police (DGsP) and Inspector Generals of Police (IGsP) conference. He made the remarks during the inaugural session of the three-day 60th DGsP/IGsP conference held in Raipur.
Strengthening India’s Security Infrastructure
According to a statement from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Shah highlighted the significant improvements made to India’s internal securit framework over the past seven years. He noted that the government has built 586 fortified police stations, which has played a key role in reducing the number of Naxal-affected districts from 126 in 2014 to just 11 at present.
Shah further stated that the Union government has worked to provide lasting solutions to three major national security challenges—Naxalism, issues in the North-East, and the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. He expressed confidence that these regions will soon be fully integrated with the rest of the country.
Focus on Intelligence, Narcotics, and Organized Crime
Emphasizing accuracy, coordination, and clarity in law enforcement operations, Shah urged state police forces to enhance their collaboration with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). He stressed the need for unified action to address drug trafficking and organized crime at local, national, and international levels.
Shah also highlighted the progress made in strengthening India’s policing capabilities, including improvements in the National Investigation Agency (NIA), updates to the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), and the introduction of three new criminal laws. He added that full implementation of these laws will position India among the world’s most modern policing systems.
