Amit Shah Urges Enhanced National Security Measures and Zero-Tolerance on Drug Trafficking

Union Home Minister Amit Shah led a high-level meeting with security and law enforcement heads to review the Intelligence Bureau's Multi-Agency Centre (MAC). Shah emphasized a united governmental approach, demanding increased coordination among agencies to counter terrorism and drug trafficking using advanced technologies.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting on Friday, gathering heads of security and law enforcement agencies to review the Multi-Agency Centre (MAC) of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) in New Delhi.

Addressing the meeting, Shah urged intelligence agencies to adopt a 'whole-of-the-government' approach to national security, emphasizing the need for enhanced synergy to dismantle terror networks and address evolving threats.

Shah called for increased engagement in MACs, stressing the importance of a cohesive platform integrating law enforcement, anti-drug, cyber security, and intelligence agencies for decisive action. He highlighted the necessity of 24X7 real-time intelligence sharing among stakeholders.

Shah proposed forming a team of technically proficient officers to leverage Big Data and AI for dismantling terror ecosystems. He underscored the need for proactive strategies to stay ahead of new security challenges.

Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, Shah announced an impending revamp of the MAC framework, urging stakeholders to bolster efforts with prompt responses and follow-ups. On Thursday, Shah directed agencies to adopt a zero-tolerance approach to drug trafficking, insisting on the prevention of drug entry and securing India's borders.

The directives were issued during the 7th Apex Level Meeting of the Narco-Coordination Center (NCORD), attended by chiefs of central and state police, the Narcotics Control Bureau, the National Investigation Agency, and Central Armed Police Forces.

(With inputs from agencies.)