HM says forces ensure terrorists don’t find safe havens anywhere within or outside India
Sajid Raina
Srinagar, Oct 14: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that from the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir to Operation Sindoor, the Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government broke all walls of terrorism.
Speaking at the 41st Raising Day of the National Security Guard (NSG) at its headquarters in Manesar, Shah, as per the news agency – Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said the government’s approach follows a “zero tolerance” policy toward terrorism.
He mentioned amendments to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), new definitions of terrorism in criminal laws, and bans on organisations such as the Popular Front of India (PFI) as part of this strategy.
Shah said that Operation Sindoor successfully destroyed Pakistani terror bases, training camps, and launch sites. He added that in Operation Mahadev, Indian security forces conducted targeted operations to neutralise those responsible for the Pahalgam attack, boosting public confidence in the armed forces.
The Home Minister said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government maintains a zero-tolerance approach toward terrorism. “The campaign against terror has been broad and coordinated, from the abrogation of Article 370 to surgical strikes, airstrikes, and Operation Sindoor, aiming at dismantling the core of terrorist networks,” he said.
“No matter where terrorists try to hide, they cannot find safe havens. Our forces are prepared to take action anywhere to respond to acts of terror,” he added.
Shah said that since 2019, the government has taken several steps to enhance national security. These include amendments to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the National Investigation Agency Act, along with actions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act by the Enforcement Directorate to stop funding of terror groups, he said.
“For the first time, terrorism has been clearly defined under criminal law, addressing previous gaps. So far, more than 57 individuals and several organisations have been declared unlawful,” Shah said.
The HM said the NSG’s new hub is being established in Ayodhya, joining five existing hubs in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Jammu to respond to terror threats quickly. The commandos will operate around the clock, with special groups ready to respond to any sudden terror attacks, he added.
These actions, Shah said, have made India’s security forces capable of dismantling terror networks inside and outside the country. “We have ensured that terrorists do not find safe havens anywhere, whether inside India or abroad,” he said.
On the NSG’s role, the Home Minister said the force has been operating for over four decades and remains critical in the fight against terrorism and organised crime.
“The government will continue to strengthen security measures and maintain readiness to respond to any threats, ensuring the safety of the nation’s citizens,” he said. (KNO)
