'Modi govt's zero-tolerance towards terror to continue
- Hyderabad: Noting that the Centre has successfully tackled several internal security challenges in the last nine years, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday stressed that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government's policy of zero-tolerance towards terrorism would continue.
- Speaking at the 54th Rai- sing Day celebrations of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) here, he said separatism, terrorism and anti-national activities in any part of the country will be dealt with firmly.
- Highlighting the role of CAPFS (Central Armed Police Forces) and state police in the fight against terror, Shah termed it 'significant' and said it has been demonstrated in the last nine years.
- Speaking of the security situation in parts of the country, the minister affirmed that violence in Kash- mir, insurgency in Northeast and Left-Wing Extremism-affected areas is coming down, while people's confidence is increasing. The number of people the nation. involved in terror related activities is on the decline, many are giving up arms and returning to mainstream, he said.
- Averring that any country can make progress only if the security of its airports, ports and industrial establishments is assured, Shah said CISF's history of 53 years shows that it has immensely contributed to the economic progress of the nation.
- The security of airports, ports and other establishments of national importance is very important if the target of five trillion-dollar economy set by PM Modi is to be realized, he pointed out, expressing confidence that CISF will prepare itself to meet all the future challenges.