Anti-Terrorism In India
About Terrorism:
- intimidating members of the public or exerting pressure on a government or international organisation to act or not act, ultimately resulting in the commission of a crime
- any anyone who passes away or sustains a severe physical injury.
- a serious deterioration of the environment, a public area, a state or federal building, a public transportation system, or an infrastructure asset.
- There has already been damage to things, places, structures, or systems, or there is anticipated that there will be significant financial loss.
- The list also covers organised terrorism in conflict zones, highly sophisticated threats, foreign terrorist fighters, radicalised “lone wolves,” and other threats.
Factors Contributing to the Rise of Terrorism:
- State sponsorship and safe havens.
- current methods of communication.
- Technology of today is easily accessible.
- ties between terrorist organisations and organised crime.
Impacts:
- The foundational tenets of human advancement, world peace, and security are all gravely threatened.
- Terrorist actions endanger political stability, economic progress, and social progression in addition to having a tragic human cost in terms of lives lost or permanently affected.
- Terrorist attacks usually disregard international boundaries.
- Terrorist attacks that use CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive) agents severely harm both infrastructure and the populace.
Worldwide Initiatives:
- In order to prevent and combat terrorism and violent extremism, the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism coordinates and manages the activities of the whole UN system (UNOCT).
- The UN Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT), a UNOCT subsidiary, promotes international collaboration in the fight against terrorism and assists the Member States in implementing the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.
- The Terrorism Prevention Branch (TPB) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is a significant actor in international activities (UNODC).
- It works to assist Member States in their efforts to ratify, adopt, and put into action the international legal framework against terrorism.
India’s actions:
- India has consistently played a crucial role in the promotion and defence of human rights in addition to leading international efforts to combat terrorism.
- The main world powers are now aware of the impact cross-border terrorism has had on India.
- It is a crime against humanity since it violates the most fundamental human right, the right to life (Article 21).
- In an effort to discuss security and terrorism-related concerns with other countries, India has made an effort to form Joint Working Groups (JWGs). Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs), which are bilateral agreements, were created with other countries to make it easier to complete associated activities such carrying out criminal investigations, gathering evidence, relocating witnesses, and locating the proceeds of crime.
- India emphasised its proposal for a Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT) at the 73rd UN General Assembly in 2018. (UNGA).
- In order to provide the UNGA with a robust legal framework for counterterrorism, India offered CCIT accreditation in 1996.
Action Plans and Recommendations:
- Strong and Reformed Institutions: Multilateral institutions and processes need to be strengthened and reformed in order to successfully address these new issues.
- The nations that suffer the most from the scourge of terrorism should work tirelessly to exert pressure on those governments.
- After intelligence has been gathered and disseminated, quick and appropriate action is needed.
- Intelligence organisations require resources and assistance from a modern infrastructure to be able to respond swiftly.
