Hyderabad, Oct 17 (JKNS): Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Saturday called upon newly graduating Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to prepare for emerging internal security challenges, including narcotics, cybercrime, illegal immigration and the growing misuse of social media, saying the country’s conventional internal security landscape has undergone an irreversible transformation.
Addressing the Dikshant Parade of the 78th Regular Recruit batch of IPS officers at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) in Hyderabad, as per news agency JKNS, Mohan conveyed Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s message emphasising zero tolerance towards terrorism, time-bound action and improved intelligence coordination.
He stressed the need for modern technology, integrated surveillance systems and better coordination among security agencies to strengthen border security.
He also called for effective action against drug trafficking networks, technology-based investigations and public awareness to achieve the goal of a drug-free India.
Mohan cautioned that fake messages, deepfake videos and manipulated content circulating on social media could trigger unnecessary mobilisation and lead to law-and-order problems.
He urged officers to develop creative, lawful and technology-driven responses to these emerging challenges.
Referring to changes in the internal security situation, the Union Home Secretary said Left-Wing extremism had largely ended, while insurgency in the Northeast had declined significantly.
He said several former insurgent groups had joined the mainstream through ceasefire and tripartite agreements, adding that some ongoing disturbances in parts of the Northeast were largely linked to ethnic conflicts.
Mohan also observed that homegrown terrorism had largely come to an end, while foreign-inspired terrorism remained a concern in a few parts of the country.
He further highlighted the growing accessibility of cybercrime to low-skilled offenders due to the proliferation of mule bank accounts and fake SIM cards, underlining the need for stronger investigative capabilities and coordinated action.
The Union Home Secretary said the new generation of IPS officers would have a crucial role in addressing these evolving threats through professional policing, technological innovation and effective coordination among security agencies. (JKNS)