Addressing the convention on the National Agricultural Science Complex in Pusa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned police forces needs to be made extra delicate and skilled in rising applied sciences whereas additional strengthening conventional policing mechanisms like foot patrols. He additionally confused the significance of National Data Governance Framework for alleviating knowledge trade throughout companies.

Khalistan extremism emerged as a key safety concern on the convention and was mentioned by the Border Security Force, Intelligence companies, National Investigation Agency and Punjab police. “It was told that there has been an increase in smuggling of weapons from Pakistan and attempts are being made to destabilise Punjab by activating the front of Khalistan extremism. Even NIA and Punjab police have found in their investigations that Pakistan and abroad-based terrorists are using local gangsters to execute their terror plans,” a supply mentioned.

The convention lined numerous facets of policing and nationwide safety, together with counter-terrorism, counter-insurgency and cybersecurity. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, amongst others, attended the three-day meet, officers mentioned.

The BSF, which is answerable for safeguarding the 553-km-long powerful and difficult India-Pakistan worldwide border in Punjab, knowledgeable within the convention that its personnel had detected 22 drones, seized 316.988 kg of heroin, 67 weapons and 850 rounds in several incidents/raids within the final 12 months. As many as 47 unmanned aerial autos (UAVs) had been noticed in 2020, 64 in 2021 and round 200 had been noticed in 2022.

“It was suggested in the conference that to take strict action against Khalistan extremism they have to first overhaul of all the jails in Punjab and other connected states. They should also do a scrutiny of radical funding as who are the senders and receivers, sanitise Indian cyberspace, shoot down more drones and curb weapon proliferation,” the supply mentioned.

PM Modi steered jail reforms to enhance jail administration and mentioned strengthening of border in addition to coastal safety by organising frequent visits of officers. He steered replicating the mannequin of the DGPs/IGPs meet at state and district ranges for discussing rising challenges and evolving greatest practices. The convention concluded with the PM giving Police Medals for Distinguished Services to the awardees.