Internal Security Landscape Has Changed Irrevocably, Says Union Home Secretary
· India · Hindustan Times, Business Standard
Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan stated in Hyderabad that India's conventional internal security challenges have shifted significantly. Addressing the 78th Regular Recruit batch of IPS officers, he noted that militant Naxalism has largely ended and insurgency in the North East has reduced to minimal levels. He highlighted that homegrown terrorism has effectively ceased, with foreign-inspired threats now limited to specific pockets. The government is now prioritizing the 'Smart Border Initiative' and a 'Nasha-Mukt Bharat' campaign to combat drug trafficking, cybercrime, and illegal immigration. Mohan warned that officers must now confront modern threats like deepfake videos and social media-driven law and order issues.
Why it matters
The shift in security focus from traditional insurgency to technology-driven threats like cybercrime and deepfakes requires a fundamental change in police training and investigative techniques. These evolving challenges directly impact national stability and the daily operations of law enforcement agencies across India.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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