Amritsar-Punjab BJP spokesperson Prof. Sarchand Singh Khiala on Tuesday said that the Government of India’s first comprehensive national counter-terrorism doctrine, “PRAHAAR (Proactive Action and Accelerated Response)”, marks a decisive shift in India’s security posture — from reactive endurance to proactive disruption.Describing PRAHAAR as more than just a policy framework, he said it reflects the firm resolve of a confident and assertive New India. “It sends an unequivocal message that India is fully prepared to counter all forms of terrorism and internal threats, with zero compromise on national unity, integrity and security,” he stated.
“PRAHAAR is a strategic declaration that India will no longer endure attacks passively. It will pre-empt, neutralise and respond with precision and strength,” Prof. Khiala asserted.
Highlighting the changing nature of threats, he said terrorism in the 21st century has evolved into a highly sophisticated ecosystem, no longer confined by geography. “From encrypted communication networks and dark web platforms to cryptocurrency financing and drone-enabled logistics, terror has transformed into a multi-dimensional, technology-driven enterprise,” he noted.
He further pointed out that such networks are increasingly embedded within state-sponsored “shadow conflicts” and proxy warfare, blurring the lines between conventional security and covert aggression. “Pakistan-backed elements are actively leveraging narco-terrorism, using drug trafficking routes to funnel arms, counterfeit currency and illicit funds into India,” he said, adding that drone-based cross-border smuggling has emerged as a critical threat across land, air and maritime domains.
Prof. Khiala emphasised that PRAHAAR addresses these emerging challenges through an intelligence-led, zero-tolerance approach. “The doctrine prioritises early detection and disruption of threats, ensuring that security agencies act before attacks materialise,” he said.
He highlighted the strengthening of real-time intelligence coordination through the Multi-Agency Centre (MAC) and the Joint Task Force on Intelligence (JTFI), which will enhance inter-agency synergy and enable targeted dismantling of sleeper cells, over-ground worker (OGW) networks and terror financing channels.
Underscoring the balanced approach of the policy, Prof. Khiala said PRAHAAR also integrates constitutional values with security imperatives. “While hardened operatives will face the full force of law, vulnerable and misguided youth will be given structured pathways for de-radicalisation and reintegration. This reflects the strength of Indian democracy — firm against threats, yet compassionate towards its citizens,” he said.
He further stressed that the fight against terrorism extends beyond operational domains into the judicial system. “Strengthening investigative capacity and embedding legal expertise from the earliest stages is essential to ensure higher conviction rates and sustain public confidence in the rule of law,” he added.
Concluding, Prof. Khiala said PRAHAAR establishes a robust and future-ready security architecture through seamless coordination between intelligence agencies, law enforcement and the judiciary. “Its strategic depth and operational flexibility will keep adversaries off balance and reinforce India’s position as a secure and resilient nation,” he remarked.
“India has changed,” he said. “It is an India that seeks peace, but not at the cost of weakness; an India that upholds the Constitution, but makes no compromise on security; and an India that embraces its youth, but deals firmly with those who threaten the nation.”
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