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#Internal Security
AFSPA Provisions Explained: Key Features and Powers
AFSPA, enacted in 1958, grants armed forces special powers in areas declared “disturbed” under Section 3. It permits the use of force, arrest, search and destruction of certain insurgent infrastructure, with legal protection under Section 6. Its continuation raises concerns over human rights and accountability, requiring regular review, civilian policing and dialogue.
Terror’s changing face, India’s counter-terror strategy
Terrorism has moved from centralised attacks to decentralised attacks aided by technology, leading to a change in India's posture from one of restraint to one of proactive deterrence that includes surgical strikes, Balakot, and Operation Sindoor. The whole-of-government strategy in PRAHAAR (2026) is about network disruption, preventive strategies, de-radicalisation, and disrupting terrorist financing.
Drug-Free by 2029 Roadmap: Amit Shah
The Minister of Home Affairs unveils roadmap for creating a drug-free India by 2029, covering the full gamut of the drug trade-production, smuggling, consumption, and funding. The approach includes enforcement, rehabilitation, and alternative livelihoods. Challenges include cross-border smuggling, the dark web, and treatment of addicts. The approach involves intelligence gathering, financial targeting, prevention, and technology.
Centre Plans Integrated Command Centres to Boost Border Security
India’s "Smart Border" concept makes use of technologies such as AI, sensors, drones, and surveillance to improve the security situation by building command centres. This concept will begin at the India-Pakistan border but can help address country-specific difficulties (China and Bangladesh) while dealing with the problem of cybersecurity
Army to Prepare Ex-Agniveer List for CAPF Postings
The government would ensure that 50% of vacancies of CAPF Constables (GD) would be reserved for ex-Agniveers who qualify for the same. Lists of candidates would be provided by the Army, Navy, and Air Force for recruitment in CAPFs. Relaxations would be offered to ex-Agniveers for recruitment purposes, improving the chances of employment after retirement.