NSA Ajit Doval stresses need to root out corruption National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday emphasised upon the importance of rooting out corruption as | 10 Dec 2020 5:57 AM GMT NEW DELHI: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday emphasised upon the importance of rooting out corruption as a strategic priority and highlighted the role of anti-corruption agencies doing a larger service to the nation by fighting corruption. While speaking on the occasion of 'International Anti Corruption Day' at an event organised by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Doval also mentioned how the economically globalised world has given rise to new frontiers in crime, especially economic offences and the need to tackle them with increased international cooperation. The NSA also presented the President's Police Medals for Distinguished Service to 34 CBI officers and congratulated them.