Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level review meeting in Ahmedabad today and held extensive discussions on multiple facets of state and national security. He reviewed progress on key issues including border and coastal security, narcotics control, cybercrime, and disaster management. Topics like the Citizenship Amendment Act, the upcoming census, and the Agniveer scheme were also discussed. Mr Shah also assessed the law and order and citizen security situation in Gujarat ahead of Diwali. It was attended by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi, and senior officials from the Union Home Ministry, the State Home Department, and various security agencies.
Stressing the urgency of tackling the drug menace, the Union Home Minister urged officials to work towards achieving the goal of a ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’ by 2029. He emphasized the need for widespread social awareness, strict action against narcotics, and the expansion of the 1933 anti-drug helpline to coordinate intensive drives.
The Union Home Department presented a detailed overview of the state’s law and order situation. In response, Mr. Shah provided essential suggestions concerning critical topics such as the drought situation, farmers’ issues, and the condition of border districts. Discussions also focused on strengthening the public prosecution system, enhancing technical evidence gathering, and setting up evening courts for expedited proceedings.
State Chief Secretary Manojkumar Das briefed the Union Minister on the implementation of directives from previous meetings, while Director General of Police G.S. Malik detailed the state police force’s recent operations, including anti-infiltration drives and actions against digital arrests and cyber fraud.
