Agencies around the world will study NIA’s probe into Pahalgam attack in coming days: Shah

“This was the first terrorist incident in which those who planned the act were punished by us through Operation Sindoor, and those who carried out the act with the weapons provided to them were neutralised through Operation Mahadev. At both ends, the Centre, the Indian security forces, and the people of India have given a strong and befitting reply to Pakistan’s terrorist masters…,” he added.

Shah said, “Our team has conducted a complete and successful investigation of the Pahalgam terror attack, which agencies around the world will study in the coming days. The results of the investigation into the attack will put Pakistan in the dock on international platforms.”

On the November 10 blast near Red Fort, the Union Minister said, “The Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted a very thorough investigation into the blast that occurred in Delhi. All our agencies did an excellent job in investigating the entire network.”

Drawing parallels between the probe into Red Fort blast and Baisaran Valley attack case, Shah said, “The investigations into the Pahalgam and Delhi blast cases are not ordinary policing, but outstanding examples of watertight investigation. This (Red Fort case) is also a great example of how an alert officer can save the country from such a major crisis by remaining vigilant at all times.”

Shah said, “The NIA has worked very hard to create a common ATS (Anti-Terrorism Squad) structure and has sent it to the police forces of the states. When we establish a common ATS structure across the entire country, it provides us an opportunity for uniform preparation at every level. A common ATS structure for the police across the country is extremely important, and all DGPs from the states should implement it as soon as possible.”

Shah urged states and central agencies to forge a seamless national security framework, emphasising operational uniformity – from investigation to prosecution level – in order to tackle evolving threats like cyber warfare, economic network misuse, and hybrid terrorism.

Shah also warned that as India’s economy surges, challenges will grow proportionally, demanding heightened vigilance. “Our geo-political position in the Indian Ocean makes it critical. Internal security preparations don’t start at borders, they begin miles away,” he said, advocating a multi-layered security model and a ruthless approach against terrorism.

He also highlighted making terrorist and criminal databases a core asset of the zero-terror policy, expecting DGPs to fully implement it. He announced an upcoming “360-degree assault” on organised crime and endorsed Trial-in-Absentia to force return of fugitives, urging all stakeholders to form a “Team India” for national security.

The event saw the launch of three major initiatives: An updated NIA crime manual, the Organised Crime Network Database, and the Lost/Looted and Recovered Weapon Database.

“Today, a database on organised crime networks has also been released. The organised crime networks initially operate for the purpose of ransom and extortion, but when their leaders flee abroad and settle there, they automatically come into contact with terrorist organisations and then use the proceeds from ransom and extortion to spread terrorism within the country. Every state must, under the guidance of the NIA and CBI, with the cooperation of the IB, and by utilising this database, eliminate it within their jurisdiction,” he said.