Modi Tells Top Cops to Monitor Banned Outfits

Raipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid emphasis on establishing mechanisms for the regular monitoring of the banned outfits. Speaking on the final day of the 60th All India DGP-IGP Conference in Raipur, Modi said that banned outfits must be kept under constant watch to prevent any disruptive activity by them.

Addressing the proceedings of the final day of the three-day conference themed “Viksit Bharat: Security Dimensions”, Modi stressed the need for the holistic development of areas freed from Left-wing extremism. He also called for adoption of innovative models to strengthen coastal security.

The Prime Minister also pointed out the urgent need to transform public perception of the police, particularly among the youth, by enhancing professionalism, sensitivity and responsiveness. He highlighted the need to strengthen urban policing, reinvigorate tourist police and increase public awareness regarding the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, which replace the colonial-era criminal laws.

The Prime Minister directed the state and Union territory (UT) police forces and the wider administration to adopt innovative strategies for integrating uninhabited islands, make effective use of databases integrated under NATGRID and link these systems through artificial intelligence (AI) to generate actionable intelligence.

Modi called for encouraging universities and academic institutions to undertake case studies on the use of forensics in police investigations, noting that enhanced forensic application would further strengthen the criminal justice system.

The Prime Minister emphasised that tackling drug abuse requires a "whole-of-government" approach, bringing together enforcement, rehabilitation and community-level intervention.

Modi underscored the need for stronger preparedness and coordination, urging police chiefs to reinforce mechanisms for effective disaster management covering cyclones, floods and other natural emergencies, including those during Cyclone Ditwah. He emphasised that proactive planning, real-time coordination, prompt response and a whole-of-government approach are essential to safeguard lives and ensure minimal disruption during such events.

The Prime Minister called upon the police leadership to realign the style of policing to meet the aspirations of a developing nation on the path to becoming "Viksit Bharat".

According to an official press release issued here, the conference witnessed in-depth deliberations on a wide range of national security matters. Discussions were held on the long-term roadmap for policing towards Vision 2047, emerging trends in counter-terrorism and counter-radicalisation, leveraging technology to enhance women’s safety, strategies to bring back Indian fugitives based abroad and strengthening forensic capabilities to ensure effective investigation and prosecution.

On the final day of the conference, the PM distributed the President’s Police Medals for Distinguished Service to officers of the Intelligence Bureau. He also presented awards to the three best-performing cities in urban policing, a recognition instituted for the first time to encourage innovation and improvement in urban policing.

Union home minister Amit Shah, who inaugurated the conference on November 28, was present at the event. The conference was also attended by the national security adviser, ministers of state for home affairs and the Union home secretary, and the DGPs and IGPs from all states and UTs, as well as heads of Central Armed Police Forces and Central intelligence agencies.