GOI Stepping Up Fight Against Online Radicalisation: MHA

Srinagar- The Government of India has strengthened intelligence systems, inter-agency coordination, and border management over the past two years, leading to improved detection of infiltration attempts, neutralisation of terror networks, and monitoring of online radicalisation, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

In a written reply to MP E Tukaram, Rai said the Centre has enhanced the capabilities of Central and State law enforcement agencies to mitigate terror risks. Coordinated efforts between Central agencies and State police have enabled joint crackdowns on modules involved in terror recruitment, financing, and support activities, he said.

Key measures include expanding Multi Agency Centre connectivity up to the district level and upgrading MAC and Subsidiary MAC networks with advanced hardware, improved network speeds, and AI driven tools for real time threat analysis. Rai said this has strengthened analytical and predictive capabilities against violent extremism, crypto enabled crimes, drug trafficking, terrorism financing, bio terrorism, fake currency and cyber threats.

Agencies including NIA, NATGRID, IB and State ATS units have adopted enhanced digital systems for secure data sharing and analysis. Rai said NIA has also standardised investigative methods under UAPA by circulating its investigation handbook to all States and UTs.

He added that the agency has set up the National Terror Database Fusion and Analysis Centre with big data capability and has improved coordination with the Directorate of Forensic Science Services for quicker forensic support.

On tackling online radicalisation, the minister said several cases have led to arrests, charge sheets and convictions. Development of an Organised Crime Network Database on NATGRID and upgraded data tools such as GANDIVA have further strengthened intelligence workflows.

Rai said the National Security Guard has improved coordination with States and UTs by conducting joint training, counter terror mock drills and exercises involving critical transport infrastructure.

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