Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism.
5. Account for the need and importance of recently proposed Integrated Law Enforcement Centres (ILECs) for dealing cross-border crimes. (250 words)
Reference: Hindustan Times
Why the question:
The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) has recommended that India should have Integrated Law Enforcement Centres (ILECs) on all its borders to deal with cross-border crimes.
Key Demand of the question:
Account for the need and importance of recently proposed Integrated Law Enforcement Centres (ILECs) for dealing cross-border crimes.
Directive:
Account – Weigh up to what extent something is true. Persuade the reader of your argument by citing relevant research but also remember to point out any flaws and counter- arguments as well. Conclude by stating clearly how far you are in agreement with the original proposition.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Briefly first reflect upon the Cross-border and trans-national crimes on Indian borders.
Body:
The answer body must have the following aspects covered:
Explain first, Issues with current border security mechanism.
Then talk about the Integrated Law Enforcement Centres (ILECs); India should have ILECs on all its borders on the lines of the United States’ Department of Homeland Security and the European Union’s Frontex to deal with cross-border crimes including infiltration, terrorism, smuggling etc.
Account for the advantages of ILECs.
Conclusion:
Conclude that Law and Order is a ‘State subject’. Given the federal balance of power between the Centre and States, an overarching institutional arrangement would require strong political will at the Central level as well as accommodation by the states.
