New Delhi, December 25 (NationPress) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will spearhead discussions with experts from operational forces along with technical, legal, and forensic agencies to formulate strategies aimed at combating terrorism during a two-day ‘Anti-Terror Conference’ commencing this Friday, as noted by an official announcement.

At this conference, the experts will deliberate on topics affecting national security and the threats posed by terrorism, organized by the leading anti-terror agency, the National Investigation Agency, as per the statement.

HM Shah’s primary emphasis during the conference will likely concentrate on fostering collaboration among various stakeholders by creating formal and informal communication channels for synchronized efforts against the terrorism threat, aligning with the ‘Whole of Government approach’, and providing substantial insights for future policy development.

The discussions and deliberations over the two-day period aim to exchange experiences and exemplary practices among law enforcement bodies concerning counter-terrorism (CT) challenges and insights gained from terror investigations, as mentioned in the statement.

Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for zero tolerance towards terrorism, this annual conference has evolved into a forum for generating India's next-level strategies to address emerging threats.

The conference serves as a convergence point for operational forces, technical, legal, and forensic specialists, alongside agencies involved in counter-terrorism, to engage in discussions regarding issues affecting national security and emerging threats from terrorism, stated the announcement.

Topics covered in the conference include gathering evidence from international jurisdictions, digital forensics, and data analysis in CT investigations, effective trial management, addressing radicalization, espionage, and new hybrid threats to national security, among other terrorism-related subjects, according to the official statement.

Furthermore, sessions dedicated to disrupting networks of terror financing—utilizing tools, techniques, and case studies—along with developing future-ready CT strategies and enhancing institutional capacities to tackle emerging national security challenges have been included.

Senior police officials from States/UTs, officers from Central agencies and departments handling Counter Terrorism matters, as well as experts in law, forensics, and technology, are expected to attend the conference.