Army chief visits crucial Siliguri Corridor - why Chicken's Neck area is critical for India
Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth visited the strategically vital Siliguri Corridor to review security infrastructure and operational readiness. The government is accelerating rail, road, and surveillance projects to protect this narrow land bridge connecting mainland India to its northeastern states.
Why it matters
The Siliguri Corridor is a critical geopolitical chokepoint; securing it is essential for India's national defense and territorial integrity.
Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth recently visited key military formations under the Eastern Command, including the Bengdubi Military Station. This station holds immense strategic value as it stands at the northern entrance of the crucial Siliguri Corridor.This vital strip of land separates Nepal from Bangladesh and is less than 20 kilometers wide at its narrowest section. As the only road and rail link connecting the rest of India to the North East, the corridor is of critical importance to national security.Strengthening infrastructureTo secure this vital land bridge connecting the mainland to Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura, the government is actively ramping up infrastructure.The Railways recently announced plans for a 35-km underground line designed to safeguard military and civilian supplies during conflict or sabotage.The West Bengal government has handed over seven key national highway stretches to central agencies like the NHAI (National Highways Authority of…
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