Notes decrease in violence in J&K since 2014
New Delhi: The Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, urged for training from SHO to DGP levels for the effective implementation of three criminal laws, emphasizing their focus on justice over punishment.
He noted a reduction in violence in J&K and other areas since 2014 during the inauguration of the 58th DGsP/IGsP Conference 2023 at Rajasthan International Centre in Jaipur.
Shah highlighted significant developments in 2023, including the New Education Policy and the enactment of three new criminal laws to replace British-era legislation.
The three-day conference is being held in a hybrid mode, with DGsP/IGsP and Chiefs of Central Police Organisations physically present in Jaipur and over 500 police officers participating through video conferencing nationwide.
He emphasized that the new laws prioritize justice delivery and their implementation would modernize the criminal justice system.
Shah stressed the need for training from SHO to DGP levels and technological upgrades from Thana to PHQ levels for successful law implementation. He also advocated for linking databases and adopting an AI-driven analytical approach to tackle emerging security challenges.
The Union Home Minister distributed Police Medals for Meritorious Service to IB officers and awarded trophies for the three best police stations. Shah paid homage to martyrs from Security Forces and commemorated their supreme sacrifice.
Shah pointed out an overall improvement in the country’s security scenario since 2014, particularly in reducing violence in critical hotspots like Jammu & Kashmir, North-East, and Left Wing Extremism. He highlighted the conference’s role as a ‘Think Tank,’ facilitating decision-making and the formulation of new security strategies. Shah emphasized uniformity in structures, size, and skill of counter-terror mechanisms across the country.
The Union Home Minister also underscored the role of internal security in realizing the Prime Minister’s vision of India becoming a developed nation by 2047. The conference will deliberate on critical security issues, including border security, cyber threats, radicalization, fraudulent issuance of identity documents, and threats emerging from AI.
The conference facilitates identification of actionable points, with regular presentations made before the Prime Minister.
Notable attendees include the National Security Advisor, Minister of State for Home, Cabinet Secretary, senior officials of the Government of India, DGP of States and UTs, Heads of Central Armed Police Forces, and Central Police Organisations.
Previous conferences have played a pivotal role in shaping India’s policing and internal security strategies, and this year’s event is poised to continue this tradition at the forefront of national security discourse.
