Operation Sindoor Showed PM Modi’s Determination, Pin-Pointed Intelligence, Military Might: Amit Shah

The multi-agency centre, operating under the Intelligence Bureau, was originally established in the wake of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks to ensure timely and coordinated information exchange.

File photo of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Source : PTI

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that Operation Sindoor, India's counterattack to the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, showcased Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong resolve, pinpointed intelligence gathering by multiple agencies, and the unmatched strength of the Indian armed forces.

He made the remarks while inaugurating a new multi-agency centre in Delhi, aimed at enhancing intelligence sharing among various departments. "Operation Sindoor was a reflection of Modi's firm determination, pin-pointed intelligence gathering by various agencies and infallible fire power of our armed forces," Shah said, news agency PTI reported.

The multi-agency centre, operating under the Intelligence Bureau, was originally established in the wake of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks to ensure timely and coordinated information exchange among law enforcement bodies. 

India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire, halting all military action on May 10 after four days of tensions. However, soon after the ceasefire, India had warned that "any act of terror will be considered an act of war".

Confirming that both nations have "worked out an understanding", Foreign Minister S Jaishankar stated that India would not compromise its stance against terrorism.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Operation Sindoor as a reflection of India's firm policy against terrorism and its steadfast commitment to justice. "It is the new normal. We have only kept in abeyance our operations against Pakistan, and the future will depend on their behaviour," Modi had said in a 22-minute address.

He issued a strong warning to Pakistan, asserting that India would not be intimidated by nuclear threats and affirming that terrorism cannot coexist with trade or dialogue. 

Shah also said that the newly launched Multi-Agency Centre (MAC) will unify the efforts of various agencies, offering a streamlined and integrated system to address the nation’s evolving and interconnected security challenges.

He noted that this enhanced network will bolster India’s ability to combat major threats such as terrorism, extremism, organised crime, and cyberattacks. Commending the initiative, Shah expressed satisfaction over the swift completion of the related hardware and software infrastructure.

He highlighted that the new MAC system includes advanced features like built-in artificial intelligence and capabilities for tracking money laundering, designed to maximise the use of the centre's extensive database and Geographical Information Services.

Outlining the path forward, Shah stressed the importance of integrating other key databases maintained by various central agencies into this unified platform to fully leverage its powerful data analytics tools.

He added that this new network is likely to enhance the quality of data analytics generated on the MAC network to a higher level, which will enable hotspot mapping, accurate trend analysis and timeline analysis to give prediction and operational outcomes.

According to an official statement, the Multi-Agency Centre (MAC), India's premier intelligence coordination hub, has been operational since 2001, with the Union Home Minister playing a continuous role in driving its technological modernization.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval served as the first head of MAC. Operated under the Intelligence Bureau, the upgraded MAC now integrates all intelligence, security, law enforcement, and investigative agencies.

Developed at a cost exceeding Rs 500 crore, the revamped MAC network has seen comprehensive enhancements in both scope and capability.

Spanning across the nation—including island regions, insurgency-hit zones, and remote mountainous terrains—the upgraded MAC ensures last-mile connectivity, extending even to district-level Superintendents of Police in the most isolated areas through a rapid and independent secure network, the statement added.