INTRODUCTION

1. Terrorism is no longer just a public order issue, but is now enmeshed with organized crime, illegal financial transfers, and trafficking in arms and drugs.

2. This poses a grave threat to national security, as terrorists can use these networks to finance their operations and spread their influence.

3. The use of modern weapons, technology, and tactics has also made terrorism more deadly and difficult to counter.

4. India is particularly vulnerable to terrorism, given its geopolitical situation and multicultural society.

5. The menace of terrorism is thus an unprecedented threat that requires extraordinary and multipronged action by all organs of government and society.