Amit Shah chairs National Security Strategies Conference

New Delhi [India], August 24 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the ‘National Security Strategies Conference- 2023’ in the national capital on Thursday.
A total of more than 750 participants, including officers working at cutting edge and subject experts, joined the Conference from across the country, in a combination of physical and virtual modes, a press statement issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs stated.
Among those who attended the Conference in Delhi were the two Ministers of States in the Ministry of Home Affairs and top officers involved in managing national security issues, including the Union Home Secretary, Deputy National Security Advisors, Directors Generals of Police (DGsP), Inspector Generals of Police (IGsP) of all States or Union Territories and Central Armed Police Forces.
Prior to the commencement of the Conference, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah paid homage by laying a wreath at the Martyrs Column, erected in the memory of those anonymous martyrs, who laid down their lives in the line of duty, the press statement read.
On the first day of the Conference, deliberations were held on various subjects of national security, including trends in Terror and Narco-Financing in India, use of Forensic Science in investigation, Social challenges, Emergency Preparedness for Nuclear and Radiological exigencies and Cyber Security framework.
During the sessions, interacting with the participants, the Union Home Minister emphasised the crucial role of District Level Police officers in managing internal security. He also urged cutting-edge Police officers to enhance the use of scientific tools in investigation, the release said.
Home Minister reiterated the Government’s commitment to tackle the menace of drug trafficking, besides other issues relating to the security of the citizens and India. Appreciating the work done by different agencies in this area, he urged all the states and agencies to continue taking strong action against the drug dealers and networks, the release said. (ANI)