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Amit Shah demands zero tolerance on terror at BIMSTEC meeting
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News18•13-10-2026, 14:02
Amit Shah demands zero tolerance on terror at BIMSTEC meeting
- •Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the first-ever meeting of BIMSTEC Interior and Home Ministers on October 13.
- •He emphasized that India follows a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and called for stronger regional cooperation.
- •Shah urged member states to dismantle terror networks, curb terror funding, and deny safe havens to terrorists.
- •He highlighted the need for sharing actionable intelligence and tackling drug trafficking and organized crime collectively.
Key Questions Answered
On October 13, 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah called upon BIMSTEC countries to strengthen regional cooperation to combat terrorism, curb terror funding and organized crime, and ensure that terrorists find no safe haven in the region.
BIMSTEC, or the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation, comprises Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand to promote regional economic and technological cooperation.
Amit Shah stated that drug trafficking cannot be curbed by a single country alone and urged a region-wide holistic approach, noting that illegal narcotics proceeds fund organized crime and terrorist activities.
