Prime Minister Narendra Modi is soon likely to launch the National Intelligence (NATGRID) that aims to provide cutting-edge technology to improve counter-terror capabilities of the country, official sources said.
According to the sources, the final synchronisation and testing of the electronic database are being conducted so that it can go live which was put forward after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in 2008.
Amit Shah had lately indicated that NATGRID, conceptualised as a seamless and secure database for information on terrorists, economic crimes and similar incidents, may finally see the light of day. “Had corona not been there, the prime minister would have dedicated NATGRID to the country in some time,” Shah said during the 51st Foundation Day event of the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) here in September 4.
The NATGRID has been expected to be a robust mechanism to track suspects and prevent terrorist attacks with real-time data and access to classified information like immigration, banking, individual taxpayers, air, and train travels.
