Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asserted that the Narendra Modi government has provided a “permanent solution” to three longstanding hotspots in India—Naxalism, the Northeast, and Jammu & Kashmir—describing them as issues that had remained a “festering wound” for the country over the past four decades. Shah made these remarks during the inaugural session of the three-day DGP/IGP annual conference being held in Raipur.

Addressing senior police officials from across India, Shah said, “The Modi government provided a permanent solution to the three hotspots — Naxalism, the North-East, and Jammu & Kashmir. Very soon these regions will become like the rest of the country.” The conference brings together Directors General and Inspectors General of Police from different states and central agencies to deliberate on internal security and policing strategies.

Strengthening Security Grid and Naxal Reduction

According to a government statement, Shah highlighted the government’s efforts in strengthening the security infrastructure. Over the past seven years, the central government has constructed 586 fortified police stations across the country, significantly enhancing the capacity of law enforcement in affected regions. As a result, the number of Naxal-affected districts has fallen dramatically—from 126 districts in 2014 to just 11 districts today. Shah expressed confidence that the country would be completely free from Naxalism before the next DGP/IGP conference.

The Home Minister also elaborated on the government’s proactive measures in other sensitive regions. For the Northeast and Jammu & Kashmir, he indicated that enhanced security, development initiatives, and coordinated administration between the Centre and state governments have contributed to stabilising the regions and integrating them more fully with national governance structures.

Focus on Home-Grown Terror and Coastal Security

Senior officials present at the conference said discussions over the next two days will cover home-grown terror, coastal security, preparedness against biochemical terror attacks, and the links between drug smuggling and terrorism. The conference is being held against the backdrop of recent terror-related incidents in Delhi and Gujarat, including attacks involving radicalised doctors, suicide bombing attempts, and the disruption of a biochemical terror module.

Shah cited the crackdown on the proscribed organisation Popular Front of India (PFI) as an example of successful coordination between the Centre and state agencies. He noted that nationwide raids and arrests following the PFI ban illustrated how law enforcement agencies can work together to strike decisively against extremist organisations. “Security forces and police are delivering strong blows to extremism, radicalisation, and narcotics by focusing on three key aspects: accuracy of intelligence, clarity of objectives, and synergy in action,” Shah said.

360-Degree Attack on Narcotics and Organised Crime

A significant focus of Shah’s address was the growing challenge posed by narcotics and organised crime. He urged state police forces to work closely with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) to target drug traffickers operating at local, national, and international levels. He called for building a system where criminals and drug syndicates have no “even an inch of space” to operate within the country.

Shah emphasized that the government’s vision aligns with the broader global initiative on drug-terror nexus proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 20th G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. PM Modi had highlighted the nexus between drug trafficking and financing terrorism as a major threat to public health and global security. The Modi government has set a long-term goal to make India drug-free by 2047.

Actionable Steps Against Naxalism

During the conference, Shah spoke in detail about the actionable steps taken by the Modi government for the complete elimination of Naxalism. These measures include fortified police infrastructure, targeted intelligence-led operations, and coordinated action with paramilitary forces and local administrations. Shah reiterated the government’s resolve to end the Naxal insurgency permanently, emphasizing that the central leadership and state police forces are working in synergy to achieve this goal.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Raipur on Friday evening, is scheduled to participate in the conference on Saturday and Sunday. His presence underscores the importance that the government places on internal security and the efforts to ensure that insurgency, terrorism, and organised crime are effectively countered.

Conclusion

Amit Shah’s remarks at the DGP/IGP conference reflect the government’s emphasis on internal security and national integration. By addressing Naxalism, insurgency in the Northeast, and the situation in Jammu & Kashmir, the Modi government aims to ensure that regions long affected by conflict are stabilised and aligned with the rest of the country. At the same time, the focus on organised crime, narcotics, and terror networks highlights a comprehensive approach to law enforcement, intelligence, and national security. Shah’s call for coordinated, intelligence-driven action and the emphasis on state-Centre synergy indicates a continued priority on safeguarding India from multiple security threats while promoting regional development and integration.