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Counter-Terrorism Policy
11/8/2024 10:47:29 PM
The government is contemplating a unified national counter-terrorism policy, a crucial step toward consolidating India’s approach to combat terrorism and dismantle the infrastructure that enables it.
In a time when terrorism transcends national borders, posing complex challenges to the safety and security of societies worldwide, a unified approach is imperative.
While law and order remain under the jurisdiction of individual states in India, the nature of terrorism calls for seamless collaboration and intelligence-sharing among state and central agencies.
A policy rooted in cooperation can bolster India’s defenses against a multifaceted threat that often evades detection within traditional law enforcement boundaries.
Terrorist activities know no geographical limits and operate within networks that easily bypass state jurisdictions. Therefore, a coordinated national response is essential. The government’s vision for a model Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and model Special Task Force (STF) framework for states and Union Territories signals a progressive approach.
By establishing a common structure and platform, states can maintain jurisdictional integrity while gaining access to centralized resources, intelligence, and expertise. This proposed framework is not merely about equipping states with resources but, more importantly, about fostering an integrated, robust, and cohesive response to terrorist threats.
The envisioned model ATS and STF would bring uniformity and operational synergy across states, equipping them to detect, prevent, and neutralize terror threats more effectively. A standardized structure for anti-terrorism squads can ensure that critical data, surveillance mechanisms, and countermeasures are consistent across regions, allowing swift action across state lines. This harmonization is expected to enhance real-time information exchange, streamline intelligence gathering, and eliminate procedural redundancies that could otherwise slow response times.
Additionally, intelligence-sharing remains a cornerstone of successful counter-terrorism efforts. A national counter-terrorism policy that institutionalizes protocols for sharing critical intelligence between state and central agencies would fortify India’s security apparatus. Threats detected in one region could be rapidly communicated to other states, preventing terrorists from finding safe havens within the country. Such a policy would also lay the groundwork for joint training exercises, technological integration, and operational simulations, thereby strengthening the synergy among diverse agencies. Central intelligence agencies, with their broader reach and greater resources, could play a pivotal role by providing actionable intelligence and support to state law enforcement, enabling them to address localized threats with the added advantage of national-level insights.
The establishment of this counter-terrorism policy, with a focus on creating unified anti-terror squads and task forces, signifies India’s commitment to countering terrorism with a cohesive strategy. The complexities of modern terrorism demand such a unified response, one that places national security above bureaucratic divisions. By bringing states and the center onto a shared platform, India can respond to terrorism in a way that is swift, effective, and adaptive to the challenges of the 21st century.
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