(a) whether the Government is aware that terrorists and organized criminals have developed various channels of communications with the help of technology;
(b) if so, whether the Government proposes to adopt a pro-active system to
track down terrorists and organized criminals who have developed such channels of communications; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)
(a): Terrorist elements and criminal elements are reportedly exploiting electronic communication, including social media platform and encrypted cyber platform, for the purpose of communication.
(b) to (c): In order to counter terror activities, there exists a close and effective coordination between intelligence and security agencies at the Centre and the States. The Cyber space is being closely monitored to keep a watch on the activities of terrorist groups.
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