Focus on security challenges on eastern border along Bangladesh and Myanmar: Amit Shah

Amit Shah lauded the efforts of the police leadership for the smooth conduct of the Lok Sabha election and the seamless rollout of the three new criminal laws

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday (November 29, 2024) that the police and intelligence agencies should focus on emerging security challenges along the eastern borders with Bangladesh and Myanmar, officials said. 

Mr. Shah said that other areas of attention include immigration and trends in urban policing. 

The Minister inaugurated the annual Director General of Police conference organised by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on Friday (November 29, 2024). 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the conference on Saturday and Sunday, and interact with the top brass of the police in the country. 

Mr. Shah lauded the efforts of the police leadership for the smooth conduct of the Lok Sabha election and the seamless rollout of the three new criminal laws.

In the next two days, the police leadership of the country will chalk out a roadmap to counter existing and emerging national security challenges, including Left Wing Extremism, coastal security, narcotics, cybercrime and economic security. The progress in implementation of the new criminal laws, and initiatives and best practices in policing will also be reviewed.

Published - November 29, 2024 10:31 pm IST