Amit Shah inaugurates National IED data management system

The statement said IEDs have become terrorists’ most preferred weapon of choice as it offers them a scope to attack the target to cause mass casualties and spread terror in the intended target area without facing much risk of detection/apprehension.

The NIDMS is set to keep track and maintain a database of the techniques, tactics and procedures followed by the terror networks to carry out IED activities in the country and to identify their modus operandi by utilising the advanced technology, including the current Al/ML technology.

There will be streamlined data collection over a common performa/format, real-time data sharing with all stakeholders as per access levels, training of troops over 3D model of lEDs, and faster formulation and dissemination of immediate and long-term counter measures against futuristic IED threats.

NIDMS is a comprehensive digital platform enabling standardised recording and analysis of IED incident data, including details related to explosive materials, initiation mechanisms, locations, forensic findings, and operational patterns. By consolidating inputs from multiple agencies, the platform facilitates trend analysis, linkage identification, and evidence-based decision-making.

Brighu Srinivasan, Director General, National Security Guard, was quoted as applauding the efforts of RRU, IIT-Delhi, NIA, Cyber Security Coordination Centre, and MHA for their relentless efforts and collective technical abilities in developing the NIDMS. “He emphasised the role of NIDMS in strengthening the internal security architecture as well as promoting cooperation between like-minded organisations and countries in the world,” the statement said.

Professor Bimal N. Patel, VC of RRU, was quoted as saying, “Counter-IED preparedness is ultimately about protecting ordinary lives and preserving public confidence. Every data point in NIDMS represents a real human story of a citizen, a first responder, or a security professional and that the nation’s responsibility is to ensure such threats are anticipated earlier and neutralised faster… When institutions and field agencies share knowledge with discipline and trust, we build systems to contribute to a safer everyday life for our people.”

The International Bomb Data Center Working Group, consists of 40 member States and an additional 12 countries participating with observer status. These members include bomb data centers from: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, France, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Israel, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Romania, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK and the US.