India has unequivocally reaffirmed its policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism in every manifestation, a stance powerfully articulated by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan. The declaration came during the concluding session of the Anti-Terror Conference held in New Delhi on Saturday, December 28, 2025.
NIA's Exceptional Record and a National Goal
In his address, Mohan singled out the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for its remarkable performance in securing convictions. He applauded the agency for achieving an exceptionally high conviction rate of over 90 per cent. Setting an ambitious target for the nation's law enforcement, Mohan stated that the government aims to elevate the conviction rates across all state police forces to match this benchmark. This goal is to be realized through enhanced quality of investigations and deeper inter-agency cooperation.
Conference Focus: Digital Threats and Decisive Actions
The high-level conference served as a crucial platform to fortify national coordination against evolving security challenges. Discussions delved into cutting-edge topics like digital device data analysis, big data analytics, and the complex challenge of unmasking digital anonymity. Mohan emphasized the need for constant vigilance against threats from radicalization, recruitment, and the exploitation of vulnerable youth.
The conference also reviewed recent operational successes. As highlighted by an NIA spokesperson, Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the operational and investigative prowess of agencies in the recent Pahalgam targeted attack and the Delhi Red Fort blast cases. Shah detailed the twin response: Operation Sindoor, which targeted and punished the planners, and Operation Mahadev, which neutralized the attackers. He termed this coordinated action a "strong and decisive response" to terrorist masterminds based in Pakistan.
Broad Spectrum of Security Challenges Addressed
The forum extensively covered lessons from various security theatres and emerging threats. Key discussion points included:
- Preemptive disruption of terror modules and investigations learnings.
- Challenges in regions affected by Left Wing Extremism (LWE) and the North East.
- The growing menace of hybrid threats, deepfakes, and hybrid warfare.
- The critical importance of digital forensics and data analysis in counter-terror probes.
- Strategies for countering the financing of terrorism, maritime terrorism, and illicit trafficking.
- Evolving counter-terrorism jurisprudence.
By institutionalizing this conference, India seeks to create a sustained, agile, and technologically adept framework to combat terrorism in all its forms, from cross-border and narco-terror to the increasingly prevalent cyber-enabled threats.
