Lok Sabha Question No. 1449 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-09
Subject: Counter-Terrorism Measures
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri E Tukaram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1449

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH  DECEMBER, 2025/ AGRAHAYANA 18, 1947 (SAKA)

COUNTER-TERRORISM MEASURES

1449.    SHRI E TUKARAM:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of  major  counter-terrorism  measures  undertaken  by  the Government during the last two years, specifically relating to intelligence capability enhancement, inter-agency coordination mechanisms, border management  strengthening  and  the  measurable  outcomes  thereof  in terms of reduced infiltration attempts, terror incidents and neutralisation of networks;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  identified  emerging  terrorism  risks arising from cross-border support, online radicalisation, encrypted digital platforms and unmanned/surveillance-evading technologies, and if so, the key factors and threat-assessment findings thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government proposes to introduce, expand, or upgrade centrally  funded  assistance,  modernisation  programmes,  technologyinfusion initiatives,  specialised training or resource support for Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Central Agencies, and State Police Forces under Union-sponsored security schemes, and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a) & (b) During  the  last  two  years,  the  Government  has  undertaken various  major  counter-terrorism  measures,  focusing  on  intelligence enhancement,  inter-agency  coordination,  addressing  emerging  threats

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through online radicalization & encrypted digital platforms and strengthening of border security, which have significantly strengthened the capacity of Central and State law enforcement agencies for mitigation of terror risks. Inter-agency coordination between Central Agencies and State  Police  has  enabled  successful  joint  operations  against  terror modules, which are involved in recruitment, financing of terrorism.

## Some of the measures undertaken are -

- The coordination has  been  strengthened  through  enhanced  MultiAgency Centre (MAC) connectivity up to the district level, thereby improving analytical and predictive functions of various MAC Focus Groups onviolent extremism, emerging security challenges, cryptocurrency, drug-trafficking, terror financing, bio-terrorism, Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), cyber coordination etc.
- The MAC to Subsidiary-MAC (SMAC) network has been upgraded with the aim to enhance hardware and network speeds. It also provides for  AI  (Artificial  Intelligence)  &  ML  (Machine  Learning)  enabled software facilities for real-time analysis of inputs.
- The Central agencies, such as, National Investigation Agency (NIA), National  Intelligence Grid (NATGRID), Intelligence Bureau (IB) and

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State  Anti-Terrorism  Squad  (ATS),  supported  by  the  Multi-Agency Centre (MAC) platform, are increasingly leveraging digital tools for seamless data sharing and analysis.

- The  NIA's  Handbook  on  investigation  of  the  cases  of  Unlawful Activities  (Prevention)  Act,  which  has  been  circulated  to  all  the States / UTs in 2024, has helped the States / UTs standardize terror investigations,  and  has  significantly  contributed  in  prosecution outcomes.
- The NIA has also established a National Terror Database Fusion and Analysis Centre (NTDFAC)  with big-data analytical capability, supported  by  improved  coordination  with  Directorate  of  Forensic Science  Services (DFSS) for prioritized forensic analysis  and scientific collection of evidence.
- The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and State Police have been actively pursuing online radicalization cases, resulting in substantial arrests, charge-sheets and convictions.
- An Organized Crime Network Database (OCND) is being developed on NATGRID's IT platform to facilitate secure data sharing between NIA  and  State  ATSs,  while  upgraded  NATGRID  tools, particularly ' GANDIVA ' , are supporting multi-source data collection and analysis.

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- Regular multi-institutional capacity-building programs, joint counterterrorism  exercises,  and  coordination  meetings  have  significantly strengthened real-time information sharing and operational synergy among agencies
- At  the  same time, priority has been placed on developing skilled forensic human resources and upgrading laboratory infrastructure, greatly enhancing the technical and analytical capabilities needed for effective investigations.
- Further, the National Security Guard (NSG) has strengthened interagency coordination with States / UTs through an expanded mandate for supporting multi-city, multi-target operations, validated through exercises,  and  has  trained  substantial  number  of  personnel  from various  States  /  UTs  under  capacity-building  initiatives.  Besides, NSG has signed various MoUs on training of States' / UTs' Counter -Terrorist Forces for effective Counter-Terrorist operations.
- The  NSG  has  conducted  many  joint  mock  exercises  on  counterterror, counter-hijack, jungle hostage-rescue  and  metro  / rail interventions,  and  has  carried  out  counter-hijack  drills  in  various cities during 2024-2025.

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- To  check  online  radicalization  and  misuse  of  encrypted  digital platforms, large number of URLs, pertaining to extremist and radical have been  blocked under Information Technology  Act, 2000, alongside intensified cyber-patrolling and digital surveillance measures.
- The  Border  guarding  Forces  have  been  equipped  with  advanced surveillance technologies including drones, thermal imagers, nightvision devices, sensors and real-time radar / optical systems along key borders for strengthening border security.
- India  has  also  enhanced  intelligence  sharing  with  the  partner countries to counter cross-border terrorism. Under Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS), electronic surveillance, improved fencing, intensified patrolling and increased use of drones and sensors have strengthened security on sensitive borders.  These  measures  have  resulted  in  reduced  infiltration attempts, higher drone interceptions, and large recoveries of arms, ammunition  and  narcotics.  Multiple  terror  networks  have  been neutralized through coordinated operations.

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(c): The  Central  Government  has  proposed  and  expanded  several modernization and assistance programs for CAPFs, State Police, Central and State agencies, which are stated as under-

- During  past  few  years,  a  focused  mission  has  been  taken  up  for modernization  of  forensics  in  the  country,  both  for  the  Central government and state government schemes, which are worth more than ₹4,800 crore.
- Projects worth approximately ₹233 crore have been approved for 25 States and Union Territories for the modernization and upgradation of  State  Forensic  Science  Laboratories  (SFSLs).  These  initiatives have enabled States to procure advanced DNA testing machines, modern forensic equipment, and mobile forensic vans to facilitate faster, on-site investigations and enhance the efficiency of forensic response mechanisms.
- For strengthening of our Forensic investigation competencies, the Central Government has prioritized capacity building by establishing off-campuses of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) at 16 locations across the country, ensuring the availability of skilled human resources for forensic examinations. In addition to existing 7 CFSLs, 8 more CFSLs are being established.

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- The Government has assessed the requirement of various Central sector schemes to provide the financial assistance for infrastructure development  and  other  support  for  Central  Armed  Police  Forces (CAPFs) and other Central agencies  time to time. Further, Government  has  earmarked  the  financial  outlay  of ₹ 21,710  crore from  2021  to  2025-26  under  Police  infrastructure  schemes  for CAPFs.
- The  Government  also  provides  financial  support  to  various  State Governments / UT Administrations under Centrally sponsored subschemes,  known  as  'India  Reserve  Battalion  /  Specialized India Reserve   Battalion', wherein, financial  outlay of ₹350 crore has been earmarked between 2021 to 2025.
- The  CAPFs  and  State  Police  Forces  are  being  modernized  on  a regular basis. This includes providing them with advanced technological equipment for improved operational communication, training, arming police units, surveillance and monitoring of extremist  and  radical  groups,  and  inter-agency  coordination  for better dissemination of information.

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