Intelligence Bureau (IB)

Introduction

Intelligence Bureau (IB) is India’s internal intelligence organisation used to gather intelligence from within India and also execute counter-intelligence and counterterrorism tasks.

Major Functions of IB 

• IB and Counter-terrorism: IB is tasked with the responsibility of collecting intelligence inside India over any terrorist threats to India and disseminating the same to concerned agencies. This involves keeping track of individuals, groups and organisations having terrorist links as well as countering separatist and violent movements in north-east, J&K etc.
• IB and Border Intelligence: IB has been tasked with the responsibility of collecting intelligence in border areas that India shares with Pakistan, Nepal, China, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Bhutan by closely working with border protection forces. 
• IB and VIP Security: IB has been tasked with the responsibility of gathering intelligence over any security threats to VIPs and sharing the same with concerned agencies. It is after the assessment of threat or danger by intelligence departments VIP security is provided to the dignitaries. 
• IB and Counterintelligence: IB has the responsibility to counter the operations of intelligence organisations of other countries in India. 
• IB and Infrastructure security: IB has been given the responsibility of protecting critical infrastructure in the country by working in close association with the Central Industrial security force.