Jammu, Jan 05: Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 58th DGsP/IGsP Conference at the Rajasthan International Centre in Jaipur, setting the stage for crucial deliberations on national security. The three-day conference, held in a hybrid format, saw the physical presence of DGsP/IGsP and Chiefs of Central Police Organizations in Jaipur, while over 500 Police officers connected via video conferencing from across the nation.
During the inauguration, the Union Home Minister distributed Police Medals for meritorious service to Intelligence Bureau (IB) officers and awarded trophies to the three best Police Stations. Shah paid homage to the martyrs from the Security Forces, acknowledging their supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
Highlighting key developments in 2023, Shah underlined the nation’s entry into the Amrit Kal and stressed two pivotal advancements – the formulation of the New Education Policy and the enactment of three New Criminal Laws, replacing archaic British era laws. These laws, he emphasized, are geared towards delivering justice rather than mere punishment, promising to transform the criminal justice system into a more modern and scientific entity. The date of implementation of the three legislation’s – Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya is yet to be announced by the Union Home Ministry.
Shah emphasised the need for comprehensive training, ranging from Station House Officer (SHO) to Director General of Police (DGP) levels, and technological upgrades from the Thana to Police Headquarters (PHQ) level to ensure the successful implementation of the new laws. He further advocated for the linking of databases and the adoption of an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven analytical approach to tackle emerging security challenges.
Addressing the security scenario, the Home Minister highlighted an overall improvement since 2014, specifically in reducing violence in critical hotspots such as Jammu & Kashmir, North-East, and Left Wing Extremism. He underscored the conference’s role as a ‘Think Tank,’ facilitating decision-making and the formulation of new security strategies.
Shah also emphasised the need for uniformity in structures, size, and skill levels of counter-terror mechanisms across the country. Furthermore, he reiterated the role of internal security in realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of India becoming a developed nation by 2047.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also interact with the country’s top police officers before addressing them at a formal session, while Shah is going to be present throughout the conference spanning several sessions. Modi will attend the conference from January 6-7, sources said.
Looking ahead, the conference aims to deliberate on crucial security issues including border security, cyber-threats, radicalization, fraudulent issuance of identity documents, and the challenges posed by artificial intelligence. The unfolding discussions are expected to set the stage for robust national security measures.
