Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday (August 24, 2026) directed the security agencies to take strict measures against infiltration, asking the police chiefs to detect and deport illegal migrants. He was inaugurating the two-day National Security Strategies Conference-2026 (NSSC).
Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Director, Intelligence Bureau Mahesh Dixit and heads of Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) attended the conference in Delhi. For effective tackling of terrorism and radicalisation, Mr. Shah emphasised on training for implementation of the MHA’s PRAHAAR scheme, expediting trial by bringing back fugitives and using trial in absentia provisions and undertaking comprehensive and integrated approach while investigating Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) cases.
The conference held in hybrid format was attended by over 850 participants from across the country. In pursuance to the directions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, NSSC is being held every year in hybrid format since 2021, to find solutions to major national security challenges using the extensive experience of officers working at the grassroots level in collaboration with domain experts.
Directors General of Police of States and Union Territories, young police officers working at the cutting-edge level and domain experts from specialised fields joined the conference through virtual mode, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said.
