EP-403 | 'PRAHAAR': India’s First National Counter-Terror Policy Explained | Ex-NSG Chief MA Ganapathy
About this episode
M.A. Ganapathy discusses India's first national counter-terror policy, 'PRAHAAR', and its implications for national security.
M.A. Ganapathy is a former NSG Chief and senior IPS officer with decades of experience in internal security, counter-terrorism, and policing. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Ganapathy breaks down ‘PRAHAAR’, India’s first national counter-terror policy, and explains what it means for the country’s security strategy. He talks about the lessons India can draw from the West Asia conflict, the importance of building capabilities as a deterrent, and why clear objectives are critical in any conflict. He also discusses the growing threats of drone warfare, cyber attacks, and radicalisation, and why India needs a “whole of society” approach to tackle terrorism. The conversation covers the role of intelligence agencies, coordination between police forces, and how sleeper cells operate in urban environments. *Timestamps* 00:00 – Introduction 00:46 – US & Israel’s Objectives in Iran 05:08 – Role of Intelligence in Wars 06:50 – India’s Approach to Iran War 07:49 – ‘PRAHAAR’ Counter-Terror Policy 13:48 – Interstate Coordination 16:31 – State Police Forces 20:39 – De-radicalisation in India 29:12 – Naxal Networks 32:27 – How Criminal Networks Support Terror 34:28 –…
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