India has unveiled its first comprehensive counter-terrorism doctrine, ‘PRAHAAR’, aimed at strengthening the country’s national security architecture and enhancing coordinated responses to evolving security threats. The doctrine is designed to provide a structured and unified strategy for preventing, detecting, and responding to terrorism in all its forms, including cross-border infiltration, cyber radicalization, and domestic extremist activities.
Under PRAHAAR, security agencies will operate within a more integrated framework, improving intelligence-sharing mechanisms between central and state authorities. The initiative also emphasizes modernization of surveillance systems, capacity building for specialized forces, and the adoption of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and data analytics to track and neutralize threats proactively.
The doctrine seeks to align the efforts of agencies like the National Investigation Agency and the National Security Guard, ensuring faster operational coordination during crisis situations. It further underscores community engagement and counter-radicalization measures to address the root causes of extremism.
Officials describe PRAHAAR as a forward-looking policy that reflects India’s commitment to safeguarding sovereignty and maintaining internal stability amid dynamic global security challenges. By formalizing a national counter-terrorism strategy, India aims to enhance preparedness, streamline inter-agency cooperation, and reinforce its long-term security resilience news as reported.
