Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla emphasized the need for increased vigilance against radicalization and the exploitation of vulnerable youth for violent acts during an NIA-organized Anti-Terror Conference. Discussions focused on digital device data, big data analytics, unmasking digital anonymity, and countering financing of terrorism. Home Minister Amit Shah directed states to implement a uniform Anti-Terror Squad structure to enhance national counter-terrorism capabilities, highlighting the importance of consistent operational capacity across the country.