DG-IGP Conference in Odisha to chalk out roadmap to counter emerging national security challenges

The capital city of Odisha, Bhubaneswar is on a high-alert mode as it is hosting several VVIPs including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and other top police officials who are here for the 59thDGsP/IGsP Conference 2024.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the proceedings on Saturday and Sunday.

The conference is attended by DGsP/IGsP of all States/UTs and heads of the CAPFs/CPOs physically and by officers of various ranks virtually from all States.

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As per official sources, the top brass of police leadership of the country would chalk out a roadmap to counter existing and emerging national security challenges, including LWE, Coastal Security, Narcotics, Cyber Crime and Economic Security. The progress in the implementation of the new Criminal Laws and initiatives and best practices in policing will also be reviewed during the next two days.

On Friday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah conferred Police Medals for Meritorious Service to officers of the Intelligence Bureau and released the Ministry of Home Affairs’ book on ‘Ranking of Police Stations 2024’.

Shah congratulated the police leadership for the smooth conduct of the General Elections-2024 and the seamless rollout of the 3 new Criminal Laws.

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He also expressed satisfaction at the significant achievements leading to improvement in the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, North-East and Left-Wing Extremism affected states.

“The 3 new Criminal Laws have transformed the ethos of the criminal justice system of the country from punishment-oriented to justice-oriented. The spirit of the new laws is rooted in Indian tradition,” he added.

(With PIB Inputs)