MHA flags rising radicalisation in prisons as urgent internal security threat

The Ministry of Home Affairs has alerted states and Union Territories about the increasing threat of radicalization within prisons, emphasizing the urgent need for preventive measures. Guidelines issued include screening inmates, risk assessments, and segregating high-risk individuals to curb indoctrination. The MHA stresses de-radicalization efforts are crucial for maintaining public order, internal security, and successful reintegration of prisoners into society.