India has emphasized the ongoing threat of online radicalization to global security, stressing that all forms of terrorism must be condemned without exception. Speaking at the 19th Interpol Conference of Heads of National Central Bureaux in Lyon, France, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Praveen Sood outlined the complexities posed by the intertwining of organized crime, terrorism, and extremist ideologies.

Sood emphasized the significant challenge that online radicalization presents to global security, condemning all manifestations of terrorism and rejecting the notion of "good terrorism versus bad terrorism." The conference saw participation from national central bureaux of 136 countries, represented by senior police officials, as reported by the CBI.

The National Central Bureau (NCB) in each country serves as the primary organization for Interpol coordination. In India, the CBI fulfills this role. The conference aimed to bolster operational cooperation among Interpol's NCBs to combat transnational crimes effectively.

According to a statement by the CBI, discussions during the event focused on enhancing coordination through Interpol channels to combat organized crime, terrorism, drug trafficking, money laundering, online radicalization, and cyber-enabled financial crimes in real-time. The Indian delegation engaged in talks with various countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Saudi Arabia, stressing the importance of swift information sharing and expediting legal assistance and extradition requests.

At the regional roundtable for the Asia Pacific region, India reiterated its commitment to contribute to regional capacity building and share policing best practices. Sood highlighted India's efforts in tackling crimes and elaborated on the government's institutional roles.

India supported the adoption of key conclusions of the conference, emphasizing global efforts to prevent and disrupt terrorism and organized crime. Key conclusions included strengthening the NCB network to combat transnational organized crime, enhancing collaborative efforts against cyber-enabled financial fraud, promoting the use of Interpol networks and global police databases to combat child sexual exploitation, and improving data protection measures within Interpol.

The statement also noted significant achievements, such as the return of 29 wanted criminals and fugitives to India in 2023 through Interpol channels and the publication of 100 Red Notices by Interpol at the request of Indian law enforcement agencies.

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