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The Print
27-07-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Amit Shah orders formation of ‘homogenous teams' of central, state agencies at 8th NSSC
Pointing out that India's economy had risen to the fourth position globally, the Union Home Minister (UHM) also observed that India was now a world leader in new and emerging technologies, start-ups, green energy and innovations. Shah's direction was given on Saturday during the concluding address of the two-day Eighth National Security Strategies Conference held in New Delhi, emphasising that India's rising stature would lead to increasing national security challenges in the years to come. 'Union Home Minister stressed that these challenges needed to be tackled through better coordination. He directed the formation of homogeneous teams of Central and State agencies to develop strategies, implement and monitor them,' a statement from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) quoted Shah as saying. New Delhi: Underlining the need for enhanced coordination to address evolving internal security challenges, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed the formation of 'homogeneous teams' comprising Central and State agencies. These teams will be tasked with developing strategic plans, ensuring their effective implementation, and closely monitoring progress. He further instructed the involvement of young police officers in each state to brainstorm on national challenges and devise solutions to address them. Shah mentioned that this conference is significant in enabling senior officers to guide young officers, familiarise them with challenges, and show them the path to finding solutions. He urged that the use of national databases, such as National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID), National Integrated Database on Arrested Narco Offenders (NIDAAN), Integrated Monitoring on Terrorism (iMoT), and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)'s fugitive database, be incorporated among young officers by including them in all training programs. To address the challenges facing the nation, the UHM said, 'A reliable ecosystem for real-time data sharing must be established.' Adding that the Modi government has resolved numerous issues scattered across various states, UHM emphasised that the next 5-10 years would be crucial for the country's development and security. Observing that internal security challenges would remain dynamic in view of India's geopolitical neighbourhood, Shah exhorted the state police forces and central security agencies to adopt the motto of 'Suraksha, Sajagta & Samanvay' (Security, Alertness, and Co-ordination). While appreciating the achievements in the Left Wing Extremist, North East, and Jammu and Kashmir theatres, Shah asked the Director Generals of Police (DGPs) to adopt a similar approach for the effective implementation of the three new criminal laws and tackling the challenge of narcotics. He advocated the need for a top-to-bottom and bottom-to-top approach in initiating action against big drug cartels, besides focusing on extradition of narco-offenders. DGPs were directed to make it the prime agenda of the Police for the next three years in the path towards 'Nasha Mukt Bharat'. Pointing out that the Police Station was the focal point of intelligence collection, he called upon the Police leadership to evolve a credible platform for sharing real-time information up to the Police Station level. Emphasising the primary duty of the Police to protect the lives, property, and dignity of citizens, UHM directed each State Police force and central agency to strive towards excellence and nurture a spirit of healthy competition to address internal security challenges. Stressing the need for all-round development in LWE-affected areas, UHM urged the DGPs to coordinate with State Administrations to ensure the implementation of more than 300 central and State development schemes at the grassroots level. Underscoring the importance of securing smaller seaports along our maritime borders, UHM emphasised the capacity building of the State Police to counter infiltration and smuggling activities. He also reviewed the counterterror initiatives and directed that stringent legal action be taken against repeat offenders. This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Also Read: Centre unveils new cooperative policy with promise of more autonomy, push for entry in emerging areas
Indian Express
24-07-2025
- Indian Express
After losing money on gaming app, BSF constable robs jewellery shop in Delhi
A 22-year-old constable posted with the Border Security Force (BSF) was arrested for allegedly robbing a jewellery shop in the Farsh Bazar area of Delhi's Shahdara, the police said Wednesday. According to the police, Gaurav Yadav, a native of Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh, developed an addiction to online gambling and gaming apps, and lost a significant amount of money. The police claimed he decided to commit the crime after his monetary loss. Prashant Gautam, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Shahdara, said the robbery at gunpoint was reported at Gurcharan Jewellers in Farsh Bazar on June 19. The accused had stolen four gold bracelets from the shop. 'After the case was registered, a combined team from the local police station, the technical surveillance unit, and the special staff of Shahdara district immediately sprang into action and made relentless efforts to solve the case and apprehend the accused,' Gautam said. The police said they analysed CCTV footage from the crime scene and surrounding areas to chart out the escape route of the lone robber. They said they raised queries on National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) based on CCTV footage and technical data analysis of multiple spots, and found that the accused was employed with the BSF. After that, the police conducted a raid at his residence in Shivpuri, and nabbed him. The police stated that the BSF constable initially denied any involvement, but later admitted to his role in the case, and they recovered the two stolen gold bracelets at his request. 'On sustained interrogation, Yadav revealed that he is a constable in BSF and posted at Fazilka, Punjab. He enrolled in BSF during 2023 and completed his training in May 2025,' another officer said. The officer said he left for his home after he was granted leave from June 18. They said Yadav had to change trains from Delhi and decided to rob the shop. He allegedly bought a toy gun from a shop, robbed the jewellery shop, and fled. He took a train to Meerut, then Lucknow, and reached his home in Shivpuri. He sold two bracelets and received Rs 2 lakh, which he deposited in a bank, the officer added.
NDTV
23-07-2025
- NDTV
Inspired By Crime Shows, Border Force Jawan Robs Delhi Jewellery Shop Using Toy Gun
New Delhi: A BSF constable, who joined the force a month ago, was arrested for robbing a Delhi jewellery store with a toy gun in broad daylight, after allegedly getting inspired by crime shows following losses in online gambling, an official said on Wednesday. The accused, identified as Gaurav Yadav (22), had completed his training in May 2025 after he enrolled in the Border Security Force (BSF) in 2023, the official added. "Yadav was posted in the BSF in Fazilka, Punjab. On June 18, a day before the robbery, he took leave and travelled to Delhi, where he planned the heist while waiting to switch trains," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Shahdara) Prashant Gautam said in a statement. The incident occurred on June 19 at a jewellery store in Farsh Bazar, when a man entered the store brandishing what appeared to be a pistol and stole four gold bracelets before fleeing on foot. A case under Section 309(4) (robbery) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was registered at the Farsh Bazar Police Station, and an investigation was launched, the DCP added. Police carried out technical surveillance, analysed multiple CCTV footage, call detail records (CDRs), and Internet Protocol Detail Record (IPDR) dump data, and raised several queries on the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID). "After sustained efforts and detailed analysis, the accused was identified as a BSF constable posted in Fazilka, Punjab. A raid was conducted at his native village in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, where he was apprehended. During interrogation, he confessed to the crime," DCP Gautam said. According to the police, Yadav allegedly developed a gambling addiction, incurred significant losses, and plotted the robbery after watching crime shows. "He bought a toy pistol from a local shop and used it to commit the robbery. He later travelled to Meerut, then Lucknow, and finally reached his home in Shivpuri, where he sold two of the stolen bracelets and deposited Rs 2 lakh into a bank account," the DCP added. The police recovered two gold bracelets from his home and identified the account where the Rs 2 lakh had been deposited. Gaurav had no prior criminal record, the police noted, adding that further investigation is underway.
New Indian Express
23-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Delhi: Inspired by crime shows, BSF constable robs jewellery store using toy gun
NEW DELHI: A BSF constable, who joined the force a month ago, was arrested for robbing a Delhi jewellery store with a toy gun in broad daylight, after allegedly getting inspired by crime shows following losses in online gambling, an official said on Wednesday. The accused, identified as Gaurav Yadav (22), had completed his training in May 2025 after he enrolled in the Border Security Force (BSF) in 2023, the official added. Yadav was posted in the BSF in Fazilka, Punjab. On June 18, a day before the robbery, he took leave and travelled to Delhi, where he planned the heist while waiting to switch trains, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Shahdara) Prashant Gautam said in a statement. The incident occurred on June 19 at a jewellery store in Farsh Bazar, when a man entered the store brandishing what appeared to be a pistol and stole four gold bracelets before fleeing on foot. A case under Section 309(4) (robbery) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was registered at the Farsh Bazar Police Station, and an investigation was launched, the DCP added. Police carried out technical surveillance, analysed multiple CCTV footage, call detail records (CDRs), and Internet Protocol Detail Record (IPDR) dump data, and raised several queries on the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID).
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Assam leads in adopting NATGRID for peace and security: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa sarma said that Assam is at the forefront of adopting the latest solutions to ensure that peace prevails in the State. Between January and June, the State has emerged as one of the top performers in usage of the NATGRID solution for intelligence purposes. The National Intelligence Grid or NATGRID is an integrated intelligence database structure to counterterrorism . Sarma shared the letter of Chief Executive officer National Intelligence Grid Piyush Goyal ix X, ' Assam is at the forefront of adopting the latest solutions to ensure that peace prevails in the State. Between January and June, the State has emerged as one of the top performers in usage of the NATGRID solution for intelligence purposes. Commendations to @assampolice.' The letter stated, 'Kindly refer to the directions of the Union Home Minister during the 59h DGsP/IGsP Conference held on 3Oth November. / 1st December 2024 for ensuring effective usage of data available with NATGRID including by district SPs. Based on the subsequent DO letters from the home secretary undersigned in this regard, training sessions were organized by NATGRID for onboarding of new users. With collaborative efforts, many new users have started using the system proactively and there has been a significant increase in the usage of NATGRID solution'. The letter stated, 'I would like to highlight & commend the consistent usage of NATGRID solution by Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Assam, which are the top performers for the period January - June 2025. Besides these States, I would also like to appreciate the efforts made by Tamil Nadu which enhanced (the number of active users who have fired at least one query in a month) by four times in June 2025 with the resultant significant increase in their usage of the system as well'. The letter added, 'I take this opportunity to request DGsP of all the States / UTS, especially where the usage is yet to pick up significantly, to increase the number of active users and encourage them to effectively utilise the NATGRID solution. This may please be reviewed in your meetings periodically. NATGRID is continuing to augment more features / functionalities in the solution and conducting regular training / feedback sessions with Nodal Officers of UAs. NATGRID can additionally organise dedicated training sessions for your officers based on your request. I would also appreciate it if success stories/ feedback on the utility of NATGRID solution are shared with us'.
