Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to participate in the annual All-India Conference of Director Generals and Inspector Generals of Police in Bhubaneswar from November 28 to 30, where India’s top security officials will examine a host of pressing issues including cybercrime, artificial intelligence, and counterterrorism measures.
The conference, which gathers the country’s senior-most police officers, will see discussions focused on the growing threats posed by cyber fraud, the misuse of artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, drone threats, and advancements in counterterrorism strategies.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval are also expected to attend the conference, remaining present for the entire duration of the three-day event. According to an official source, “They will discuss a wide range of policing and internal security issues, including cybercrime, technology in policing, counterterrorism challenges, left-wing extremism, and prison reforms.”
In response to evolving security threats, the agenda will include in-depth sessions on the impact of artificial intelligence on cybercrime and law enforcement. AI tools, which have introduced complex challenges for digital policing, are expected to be a key topic of discussion, as the country’s law enforcement agencies work to adapt to and mitigate risks associated with emerging technologies.
Also slated for discussion is the increasingly sophisticated nature of militancy, particularly hybrid militancy in Jammu and Kashmir, which blends local insurgency tactics with transnational militant strategies. The resurgence of the Khalistan movement and its associated communication and logistics networks are reportedly among the critical issues to be reviewed. Additionally, security experts will explore the implications of virtual assets and the dark web on terror financing, a trend which has significantly complicated the work of law enforcement agencies worldwide.
Other priority topics include the evolving role of cryptocurrency in funding illicit activities and drug trafficking operations, as these digital assets create new avenues for criminals to evade detection and expand their networks. The potential for cryptocurrency to facilitate transactions linked to terrorism and organized crime has raised concerns among policymakers, who are keen to explore regulatory solutions.
Geopolitical dynamics, particularly the influence of China in India’s neighboring countries, are expected to take center stage as well. The source highlighted that discussions will examine “Chinese influence in the neighborhood and its implications for India, growing radicalization, and regional instability.” With regional security concerns mounting, India’s law enforcement leaders aim to assess the potential national security risks posed by foreign influence and radical movements close to home.
The conference, widely regarded as a pivotal event for India’s security landscape, is expected to yield policy recommendations that will shape India’s approach to internal security in the coming years.
