Amit Shah reviews Gujarat’s internal security, directs action against drug networks, illegal migrants

<img src="https://img-cdn.publive.online/fit-in/1280x960/greater-kashmir/media/media_files/2026/11/08/amit_shah_gujarat-2026-11-08-07-50-33.png" /><p class="p1">New Delhi, Nov 7:&amp;nbsp;Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday reviewed the law and order and internal security situation in Gujarat at a high-level meeting in Ahmedabad, directing security agencies to strengthen coastal and border surveillance and intensify action against drug trafficking, cybercrime and illegal migration.</p> <p class="p7">Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Union Home Secretary and senior officials of the Union Home Ministry and Gujarat government attended the meeting.</p> <p class="p7">Several key issues, including border and coastal security, implementation of new criminal laws, drug trafficking, cybercrime, terrorism, illegal migration and disaster management, were discussed.</p> <p class="p7">Taking note of Gujarat&amp;rsquo;s nearly 2,340-km-long coastline and its international border with Pakistan, Shah stressed the need for stronger surveillance and better coordination among the Border Security Force (BSF), state police, Coast Guard and central agencies.</p> <p class="p7">Appreciating the state&amp;rsquo;s performance in implementing the new criminal laws, Shah said 92 per cent of chargesheets in Gujarat were filed within 60 days and 86 per cent within 90 days. He, however, directed the state government to launch a special drive to clear more than 25,000 pending forensic cases.</p> <p class="p7">On drug trafficking, the Home Minister said action should not be limited to small-time peddlers but must target the entire network and its main kingpins. He also called for prioritising financial investigations to identify and seize their illicit assets.</p> <p class="p7">Shah directed authorities to strengthen the capacity of the State Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (S4C) and the 1930 cybercrime helpline. He also called for strengthening counter-terrorism agencies and expediting the identification and deportation of illegal foreign nationals in accordance with the law.</p> <p class="p7">He appreciated Gujarat&amp;rsquo;s efforts in deporting 2,412 illegal foreign nationals during special drives.</p> <p class="p7">The meeting also reviewed disaster management, fire safety, the Ahmedabad Urban Flood Management Project and the survey and disposal of enemy properties.</p> <p class="p7">At the conclusion of the meeting, Shah directed Central and state agencies to work in close coordination and regularly review progress against prescribed targets.</p> <p class="p8">He reiterated the commitment to building a secure India through a safe, developed and drug-free Gujarat.</p>