Anti-National Activities in India: National Security and Unlawful Activities

Anti-national activities are generally those activities which can pose a threat to the sovereignty, integrity, security and stability of the nation itself. There is no specific statutory definition of the term, but various laws deal with conduct which could affect national interests or public order. Investigation of criminal activity of illegal organizations, crimes and terrorism, violent extremism and other acts having a negative impact on national security. These investigations may include intelligence, financial analysis, digital forensics and inter-agency coordination. Common Areas of Investigation Unlawful activities or acts which have a detrimental effect on the security of the state. Terror-related offences The recruitment and radicalization activities are the ones that are of concern. Terror financing and support networks; 8 Organisation of crime and threat to security. Acts representing risk against public ease and well-being