MHA's Anti Terror Policy Is Intelligence Realization With Multi Specter Look
The Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) released the first national anti-terror policy- PRAHAAR. A closer look at the policy suggests precise interventions to make the anti-terror grid more robust. A clear assessment suggests that MHA has made three things non-negotiable in its anti-terror policy. First Is Intelligence coordination, second is a broad understanding of the threat matrix, and third is multi-domain operations, both kinetic and non-kinetic.
Intelligence coordination involves an "Intelligence-guided" approach and efforts to improve intelligence synchronisation to enable more precise, targeted counterterror operations. The recent successful operation against terror in J&K suggests a gradual improvement in intelligence-guided operations. A top source in the "security establishment said that there have been significant improvements made in Intelligence management and coordination over the past few months in line with the new policy.
Another top source in the intelligence establishment said that more careful and serious consideration has been given to intelligence assessments before making any move to ensure high-precision counter-terrorism operations. A top source said that assessments take time to improve and shape them with near accuracy for the right operational decisions" "Recently, the American Intelligence agency CIA has also retracted multiple assessments due to bias." "The policy seeks to bridge gaps in intelligence-guided operations by fostering close coordination among intelligence agencies' task forces" a top source added.
The Multi-Spectre Look
The policy, according to PRAHAAR, has laid heavy emphasis on a whole-of-government approach, broadening the strategic thinking spectrum on evolving threats and expanding operational reach, both non-kinetic and kinetic options. The top source said that a multi-spectra strategy outlook focuses more on preventive measures, touching all domains, including civil society and cyberspace. The National Counter Terror Policy signals a soft departure from a mechanical to a more analytical approach to attain precision and operational effectiveness, harnessing a collective approach.
