(a) whether the Government has constituted any Committee to check the
constant terrorist attacks in the country; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Government has constituted any Committee to check the
constant terrorist attacks in the country; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI JITENDRA SINGH)
(a) to (b): No Madam. However, an executive order has been issued on 31.12.2008 under which Multi-Agency centre (MAC) has been obliged to share intelligence with all other agencies including agencies of the State Governments and Union Territories. Likewise, all other agencies have been obliged to share intelligence with MAC. Representatives of the Member Agencies of the MAC meet regularly to undertake threat assessment. The strength of Intelligence Bureau has also been augmented.
Action has also been completed for establishment of online, dedicated and secure connectivity between all the designated Members of Multi-agency Centre (MAC) and the Subsidiary Multi-Agency Centre (SMACs) in 30 important identified locations.
Up-gradation and strengthening of capabilities of intelligence agencies, is a continuous process.