Noting that the landscape of terrorism in the world has been changing due to the use of technology, Shah said, "We too must prepare to prevent this by anticipating invisible future challenges and countering them."

"The updated crime manual prepared by the NIA was released today. I request all the Director Generals of Police from the states to form a team in their respective states and ensure that they study this manual for investigation and prosecution purposes," he added.

Speaking on the updated database on organised crime networks, the home minister explained that such networks initially operate for the purpose of ransom and extortion, but when their leaders flee abroad and settle there, they automatically come into contact with terrorist organisations.

They then use the proceeds from such crimes to spread terrorism within the country, he said.

The conference was attended by Union Ministers of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai and Bandi Sanjay Kumar, the Union Home Secretary, the Secretary R&AW, the Director General of NIA and many other dignitaries.

Senior police officers from States/UTs, officers from Central agencies/Departments dealing with issues related to Counter Terrorism and experts from related fields such as law, forensics and technology, were also present.