Panchkula Hosts High-Level Security Meet as Top Agencies Formulate Joint Strategy Against Emerging Terror Threats

Chandigarh, August 29 – A high-level coordination meeting of India’s premier security agencies including the Intelligence Bureau (IB), National Investigation Agency (NIA), National Security Guard (NSG), and the Directors General of Police (DGPs) of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh was held today at Moginand, Panchkula. The deliberations centered on evolving terrorist threats, the nexus of organized crime, and strengthening preventive strategies through greater coordination and capacity building.

Changing Face of Terrorism
NIA Director General Sadanand Date highlighted the constantly shifting nature of terrorism, with the use of digital platforms and new technologies making terror strategies increasingly complex. He emphasized that agencies must remain operationally upgraded and know exactly “what, when, and how” to respond during the golden hour. Joint drills and seamless coordination, he noted, are the most effective tools in combating terrorism.

Haryana’s Preparedness and SWAT Deployment
Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Kapur informed that the state has deployed 53 Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams as first responders to violent incidents. Additionally, police personnel are undergoing advanced weapons training on a large scale. He pointed to the growing nexus between terrorists and organized criminals as a rising challenge and stressed the need for stronger capacity building. Raising concerns over media coverage that glamorizes criminals, Kapur said Haryana Vidhan Sabha has already passed a resolution urging media to refrain from such reporting and called on neighboring states to adopt similar measures.

NSG Training Model and Joint Exercises
NSG Director General B. Srinivasan gave a presentation on “Joint Counter-Terror Response,” highlighting various training sessions and drills conducted across Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Chandigarh. So far, 609 personnel in Haryana, 560 in Himachal, and 261 in Chandigarh have been trained in bomb disposal, tactical driving, customized counter-terror modules, and first responder techniques. He also briefed participants on the National IED Management System (NIDMS).

Regional Best Practices and Shared Insights
Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav, Chandigarh DGP Dr. Sagar Preet Huda, and Himachal Pradesh ADGP Gyaneshwar Singh shared their states’ best practices. Presentations were also made by NIA IG Vijay Sakhare, Haryana CID IG Manish Chaudhary, and Haryana STF IG Satish Balan on emerging challenges related to terrorism and organized crime. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks from IG Simardeep Singh.

United Resolve Against Terrorism
The meeting underscored that combating terrorism requires not only weapons and technology but also unbreakable trust, coordination, and timely intelligence sharing among agencies. With continuous training, capacity building, and swift golden-hour responses, India’s security apparatus can remain resilient against future threats.