Army chief visits military base near Siliguri Corridor to review operational preparedness
Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth visited military bases near the strategic Siliguri Corridor to assess operational readiness and security. The visit emphasized the importance of the corridor and the integration of emerging technologies in regional defense.
Why it matters
The Siliguri Corridor is a vital geopolitical bottleneck for India, and its security is a primary concern for national defense and regional stability.
NEW DELHI: Army chief General Dhiraj Seth, who is on a visit to the Eastern Command, reviewed the operational preparedness of the Tezpur-based IV Corps, also known as the Gajraj Corps, on Thursday. In two days, he visited the headquarters of the XXXIII Corps or Trishakti Corps, in Sukna and the III Corps (Spear Corps) in Dimapur.On Wednesday, the Army chief went to Bengdubi military station, which holds immense strategic value as it stands at the northern entrance of the crucial Siliguri Corridor (also referred to as ‘Chicken’s Neck’). The vital strip of land separates Nepal from Bangladesh and is less than 20 km wide at its narrowest section.
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