India fortifies Chicken's Neck: 3 new garrisons set up on Bangladesh border.
The development comes amid reports of increased engagement between Bangladesh’s interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and Pakistan’s military establishment, including a recent meeting with Pakistan’s Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, reportedly to discuss connectivity and defence cooperation.
India has significantly bolstered its military presence and security infrastructure in the Siliguri Corridor, or "Chicken's Neck," by establishing three new garrisons, deploying advanced air defense systems like the S-400 and MRSAM, stationing Rafale and BrahMos missiles, and increasing military drills. These actions are a strategic response to concerns about its vulnerability and its neighbors' evolving alliances, with the goal of protecting the narrow land bridge that connects India's northeastern states to the mainland.
Key actions taken by India:
Established new military garrisons: India set up three new military garrisons at Bamuni, Kishanganj, and Chopra along the Indo-Bangladesh border to enhance security and control in the region.
Deployed advanced air defense systems: The S-400, MRSAM (jointly developed by Israel and India), and Akash missile systems have been deployed to create a multi-layered air defense shield against aerial threats.
Stationed fighter jets and missiles: A squadron of Rafale fighter jets has been stationed at the Hashimara Airbase, and a BrahMos supersonic cruise missile regiment has been deployed to the area.
Increased military drills: The Indian Army's Trishakti Corps conducts regular combat exercises in the corridor to maintain operational readiness.
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