PRAHAAR: Shaping a New Era of Proactive Counter-Terrorism

On 23rd February 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs unveiled PRAHAAR, India’s first comprehensive counter-terrorism policy, formalising a zero-tolerance doctrine against terrorism.

Rationale behind the Policy

Persistent Cross-Border Terrorism

  • There are continued threats posed by hostile neighbours who allegedly use terrorism as an instrument of state policy.

Evolving Nature of Terrorism

  • The nature of terrorism is constantly evolving with the use of modern technologies like drones, encrypted messaging apps, the dark web, and cryptocurrency.
  • Furthermore, there is an increasing nexus between terrorist organisations and organised criminal networks, making the threat more complex.

Need for Institutional Coordination

  • Given the ....
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