Finance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 59th DGP-IGP meeting, which began its second day on Saturday amid heavy security in the Odisha capital.
The three-day event, which was opened by Union Home Minister Amit Shan on Friday, is now being led by the Prime Minister at Bhubaneswar’s Lok Sabha Bhawan Convention Centre. The Prime Minister landed in Bhubaneswar on Friday afternoon to a resounding welcome.
According to sources, Modi arrived at the venue around 8.25 a.m., and deliberations began at 8.30 a.m. Amit Shah and National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval are also present at the meeting on the second day.
The Prime Minister is likely to stress security problems before the country, as the meeting is planned to discuss crucial components of national security, including Counter Terrorism, Left Wing Extremism, Coastal Security, New Criminal Laws, Narcotics among others.
The three-day conference, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, brings together Directors General of Police (DGPs) and Inspectors General of Police (IGPs) from all over India. Senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Intelligence Bureau, and Central Armed Police Forces are also present at the session.
Terrorism, left-wing extremism, cyber security, refugee issues, narcotics control, women’s safety, law enforcement, and new crime laws are among the major topics of discussion.
The conference includes topical dining table discussions, business sessions, breakout sessions, and blueprint development for using technology in crime prevention and investigation. To allow for in-depth discussions, 12 working groups have been organized to focus on certain themes and offer their results and recommendations.
Modi’s participation is expected to provide vital insights and advice to the country’s top law enforcement authorities. According to the sources, the conference intends to stimulate collaboration, share best practices, and develop solutions for dealing with emerging security concerns.
