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During the 49th All India Police Science Congress (AIPSC), the special director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) issued a grave warning, stating that social media chat rooms are being exploited for terrorist recruitment. The revelation came during the second day of the AIPSC, held at the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) auditorium in Dehradun. In addition to discussing the adverse impact of social media on law and order during the event's sixth session, the IB special director underscored the challenges posed by social media platforms and their role in promoting separatism.
The 49th AIPSC, organized by the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) under the Central government's auspices, commenced at the Forest Research Institute (FRI) on Saturday, with its theme centered around "Policing in Amrit Kaal." The IB special director, in addition to emphasizing the misuse of social media for recruitment, presented insights into countering such challenges.
The senior IB official raised concerns about the exploitation of social media as a tool to influence the internal security of the nation, furthering foreign interests and agendas. Notably, he highlighted that anti-social elements are leveraging these platforms to promote separatism, posing a significant threat to national security.
Before the event's official commencement on Sunday, Ashok Kumar, the director general of police for Uttarakhand, visited a police tech exhibition alongside other delegates. The exhibition featured stalls showcasing cutting-edge equipment related to forensic science, drones, robotics, smart weapons, IP cameras, telescopes, wireless technology, and cyber security. Notably, the State Police, the Cyber Crime Police Station, and the State Disaster Response Force also had stalls in the exhibition.
During his visit, the DGP emphasized the importance of incorporating smart weapons and technologically advanced equipment, particularly those manufactured indigenously, as part of police modernization efforts in line with the Make in India initiative.
The 49th AIPSC focused its discussions on six key themes, which included Policing in the 5G Era, Narcotics: A Game Changing Approach, Coordination between Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFS), National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Internal Security and Social Media Challenges, and Community Policing, drawing insights from authorities and experts in attendance.
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