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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that while there is instability on the borders, new types of crime, terrorism and ideological wars are emerging within society.
According to media reports, Singh made thse comments while he was laying a wreath at the National Police Memorial on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day, Singh also said that the military and police function on different platforms, but their mission is the same — to protect the nation.
To have a Viksit Bharat by 2047, the minister said, balancing the external and internal security of the nation is more important than ever.
A joint parade of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and the Delhi police was held as part of the event.
On the present-day challenges, the defence minister said that while there is instability on the borders, new types of crime, terrorism and ideological wars are emerging within society.
Crime has become more organised, invisible and complex, and its purpose is to create chaos in society, undermine trust and challenge the stability of the nation, he said.
Singh commended the police for carrying out their official responsibility of preventing crime while fulfilling the moral duty of maintaining trust in society.
“If people are sleeping peacefully today, it is due to their confidence in our vigilant armed forces and alert police. This confidence is the foundation of our country’s stability,” he said, addressing the police personnel who attended the event.
Drawing attention to the Maoist problem, which had been a major internal security challenge for a long time, Singh asserted that the concerted and organised efforts of police, Central Reserve Police Force, Border Security Force and local administration ensured that the problem did not escalate and the people in the left-wing extremism affected areas breathed a sigh of relief.
