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Presentation by Shri Gopal K. PillaiUnion Home Secretary & Secretary (Justice) on Indias Internal Security : Challenges and Responses

General K.S. Thimayya Memorial Lectureat Bishop Cotton Boys School, Bangalore

31st October, 20091

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India Historical evolutionAccession of KashmirEthnic identities in the North-East

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A vibrant functioning democracyCentre-State relations73rd and 74th Constitution Amendments.

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Complex Internal Security concerns(i)Externally Sponsored threats(ii)Secessionist and Ethnic identity movements(iii)Internal Armed movements.4

Externally Sponsored ThreatsPakistan Sponsored Terrorism- Let / HM / Al Badr, etc.

Impact of Global TerrorismAl Qaida, Taliban, etc.5

Despite significant CT successes, terrorist groups still active.Increased infiltration. Also, transit through Bangladesh, Nepal, etc. Possible increase in foreigner content of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen.TERRORISM IN JAMMU & KASHMIR

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TERRORISM IN JAMMU & KASHMIR(1988 2009)

2009 (Extrapolated for full year)379156

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TERRORISM IN JAMMU & KASHMIRTARGETTING OF POLICE / SF PERSONNEL& SPOs

20093%14%13%24%17%17%18%18%15%19%25%38%42%40%38%35%37%33%39%50%60%56%

(Extrapolated for full year)% of total casualties

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TERRORISM IN JAMMU & KASHMIRINFILTRATIONS(upto August 31)10

TRAINING CAMPS AND LAUNCHING DETTS IN PAKISTAN, POK & NORTHERN AREAS20042005200620072008Training CampsPakistanNorthern AreasPOK

Launching DettsPOK

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JAMMU & KASHMIR TERRORIST STRENGTH, 2009

Decreasesince 200765%46%81%66%63%46%

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Jammu & KashmirTalks with mainstream and separatist groupsDevelopment initiativesThe rehabilitation of Kashmiri PanditsHealing of wounds.

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North-EastSituation in Mizoram peacefulMeghalaya and Tripura stableCeasefire in NagalandAssam and Manipur continue to experience significant violenceElevated sensitivity of Siliguri corridor14

NagalandHistory of conflict in NagalandCeasefire with NSCN(IM) and NSCN(K) groups since 1997 and 2000Reconciliation process onSovereignty and integration of Naga inhabited areasFreedom and autonomyCounter offer15

AssamIllegal migrationRise of ULFAEthnic identities Bodo Karbi Anglong North Cachar

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ManipurHistory of ManipurAccession of ManipurRise of Meiti nationalismIntegrity of State and language agitationState in collective depression17

AssamNagalandManipur(Extrapolated)(Extrapolated)(Extrapolated)

SECURITY SITUATION IN NORTH EASTERN STATES18

MeghalayaTripuraArunachal Pradesh(Extrapolated)(Extrapolated)(Extrapolated)

SECURITY SITUATION IN NORTH EASTERN STATES19

AssamNagalandManipurNORTH EASTERN STATES GROUP WISE VIOLENCE, 2009

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Left-Wing Extremism

Naxalism NaxalbariMerger of CPI(ML) and Peoples War Group in 2004Birth of CPI(Maoist)

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CPI (MAOIST)Most dominant group: Extremely well organisedCommands loyalty of 86% of Naxal cadresResponsible for 90% of Naxal incidents Responsible for 94% of Naxal killings Replete with weapons Adept at deployment of IEDs Mobilization through front organizations22

Incidents and killings on the increase nearing peak level of 197111 States witnessing Naxal violenceMobilization in 8 other States, which could translate into violence in due course23

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LEFT WING EXTREMIST VIOLENCE(Extrapolated for full year)223282724

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Pak-based groups active. Trend that began one decade ago has got entrenched. Wide range of targets besides prominent personalities and iconic establishments, elements of Indias sensitive sectors in the crosshairs.TERRORISM IN THE HINTERLAND26

Improved maritime capability of LeT. New footholds in Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Maldives. Increasing sophistication in communication. TERRORISM IN THE HINTERLAND ..227

Collaboration between Babbar Khalsa International and Khalistan Zindabad Force.Resultant elevation of profile of terrorism. Foreign funding and support significant. Some signs of new recruitment. TERRORISM IN PUNJAB28

Management of Indias Borders15106.7 kilometers of land border.Fencing and flood-lighting of Indo-Pak and Indo-Bangladesh borders.The management of India-Nepal, India-Myanmar and India-Bhutan borders.

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ResponsesStrengthening of intelligence apparatus, including setting up of Multi Agency Centre to coordinate intelligence inputs.Setting up National Intelligence Grid.National Counter Terrorism Centre (on the anvil).Setting up regional hubs of NSG at Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad.30

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Setting up of Quick Reaction Teams.Setting up of Counter Insurgency and Terrorism Schools for training security forces.Sanctioning 29 new battalions of BSF, 38 new battalions of CRPF, 12 new battalions of ITBP.Sanctioning of 145 no. of IRB in the States.

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ResponsesModernising the State Police Force through better weapons, equipments, etc.Augmenting Coastal security through purchase of high speed interceptor boats and issuing identity cards to all residents of coastal villages (ongoing).Procurement of ALH helicopters for CPMFs.Safe Mega City policy.32

ResponsesSetting up of National Investigation Agency. Strengthening State Police Forces and augmenting their capacity to tackle terrorism and armed movements.Media Management.Laying down Standard Operating Procedures for different situations.33

Non-Militancy Internal Security concerns:Governance issuesPopulation migrationCyber TerrorismEnvironmental DegradationClimate ChangeOrganised CrimeFake Indian Currency Notes34

Thank You35