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Defence
Union Home Minister Amit Shah Announces New Security Measures for Siliguri Corridor
✍️ Sikkimexpress
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 06:36 AM
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The Union Home Minister said the government has rolled out comprehensive steps to tighten security along the strategic Siliguri Corridor in West Bengal.
The Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the central government has undertaken a series of comprehensive measures to reinforce security along the Siliguri Corridor, the narrow stretch that links mainland India with its northeastern states. The corridor, often described as the country's "chicken's neck," is a vital conduit for civilian movement, trade and strategic logistics.
According to the minister, the new security framework encompasses heightened deployment of forces, upgraded surveillance capabilities and tighter coordination among central and state agencies. While specific details were not disclosed, officials emphasized that the steps are designed to preempt any threat and ensure uninterrupted flow of goods and people.
The announcement comes amid ongoing concerns about the corridor's vulnerability due to its geography and proximity to international borders. By bolstering defenses, the government aims to safeguard both national security interests and the economic lifeline that the region provides to the northeastern states.
Stakeholders, including local authorities and transport unions, welcomed the move, noting that a secure corridor is essential for regional development and the safety of commuters who traverse the route daily.
According to the minister, the new security framework encompasses heightened deployment of forces, upgraded surveillance capabilities and tighter coordination among central and state agencies. While specific details were not disclosed, officials emphasized that the steps are designed to preempt any threat and ensure uninterrupted flow of goods and people.
The announcement comes amid ongoing concerns about the corridor's vulnerability due to its geography and proximity to international borders. By bolstering defenses, the government aims to safeguard both national security interests and the economic lifeline that the region provides to the northeastern states.
Stakeholders, including local authorities and transport unions, welcomed the move, noting that a secure corridor is essential for regional development and the safety of commuters who traverse the route daily.