Centre Unveils 'PRAHAAR': India's First National Counter Terrorism Policy and Strategy
The Union Home Ministry has released "PRAHAAR," India's first-ever National Counter Terrorism Policy and Strategy. The policy highlights that India faces threats across water, land, and air from both state and non-state actors, including cyber-attacks and "sponsored terrorism." It emphasizes that terrorism is not linked to any specific religion or ethnicity. Key objectives include establishing a uniform anti-terrorism structure across states, criminalizing all terrorist acts, and denying access to funds and safe havens. It also addresses modern challenges like the use of drones, encrypted messaging, and CBRNED materials by terror groups to operate anonymously.
Key Points
- India faces multi-dimensional threats from global groups like al-Qaeda and IS, often operating through sleeper cells.
- The policy aims to standardize anti-terrorism processes across all Indian states for a synergistic response.
- It identifies the misuse of social media, dark web, and crypto wallets as major tools for anonymous terror operations.
- Community and religious leaders are encouraged to spread awareness against radicalization and extremist violence.
Exam Facts
- Policy Name: PRAHAAR (National Counter Terrorism Policy and Strategy).
- CBRNED stands for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive, and Digital materials.
- The policy was uploaded on the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) website in February 2026.
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