The Union Home Minister held a high-level meeting in Ahmedabad to discuss law and order, cybercrime, and narcotics control.
Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation Amit Shah reviewed law and order and public safety in Ahmedabad on November 7, according to The News Mill and ANI. The meeting, held ahead of Diwali celebrations, included Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi.
The discussions covered several topics including cybercrime, border and coastal security, narcotics control, counter-terrorism, and the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Senior officials also provided updates on the Census, the Agniveer scheme, and prison administration.
Shah provided guidance on issues such as economic offences, the drought situation, farmers' concerns, and encroachment removal. Officials briefed him on the status of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) cases and narcotics (NDPS) cases.
To reach the goal of a drug-free India by 2029, Shah instructed the implementation of rigorous steps to regulate intoxicating substances and narcotics in Gujarat. He called for an action plan, the expansion of the 1933 control room, and intensive enforcement by relevant agencies.
The meeting also addressed cybercrime strategies, such as the deployment of 'Cyber Commandos' and the 1930 helpline. Other reviewed matters included the state's disaster management readiness and the implementation of the Integrated Criminal Justice System (ICJS).
