- Calls Delhi blast and Pahalgam probes exceptional
- Praises J&K Police and other agencies
- Says attack aimed to disrupt harmony and tourism
- Notes terrorism evolving with technology
New Delhi, Dec 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the probe into the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 civilian lives, will put Pakistan in the dock on international platforms and will be studied by security agencies across the world. He said the investigation stands as a model of a watertight and successful counter-terror operation.
Amit Shah was speaking after inaugurating the two-day Anti-Terrorism Conference–2025, organised by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in New Delhi. During the event, he also unveiled the NIA’s updated crime manual, the Organised Crime Network Database, and the Lost, Looted and Recovered Weapon Database.
The Home Minister said the attack in the Baisaran Valley shook the entire nation. He stated that terrorists aimed to disrupt communal harmony and derail the new era of development and tourism in Kashmir. “Based on precise intelligence, security forces neutralised all three terrorists, delivering a stern message to Pakistan,” he said.
Shah said this was the first terror incident where both planners and executors were punished — planners through Operation Sindoor and attackers through Operation Mahadev. He added that the government, security forces, and citizens had together given a strong response to Pakistan’s terror masters.
He reiterated that the investigation into the Pahalgam attack would be examined globally and its findings would expose Pakistan on international forums. Shah also praised Jammu and Kashmir Police and other agencies for their thorough investigation into the Delhi blast near the Red Fort, calling both cases outstanding examples of alert, professional policing rather than routine investigations.
Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s zero-tolerance policy against terrorism, Shah said the annual anti-terror conference has evolved into a platform for actionable outcomes. Over the past three years, it has helped strengthen coordination among central and state agencies, contributing to a robust national anti-terror grid.
He said the conference also analyses terror incidents from India and abroad over the past year and evaluates intelligence inputs to upgrade counter-terror capabilities. Shah warned that the nature of terrorism is changing rapidly due to increased use of technology and stressed the need to prepare for invisible and emerging threats.
Highlighting better coordination among various security forums, including DGP conferences and strategy meetings, Shah said these efforts must function as a unified system. He also called for developing a strong national grid to counter cyber warfare, economic misuse, and hybrid terrorism.
The Home Minister advocated moving forward with trial-in-absentia to compel fugitives to return and urged all agencies to work as “Team India” for national security. He concluded by saying that as India progresses, challenges will grow, making it essential to build a strong anti-terror framework for future generations.
