Archive · 22 Jan 2026
India's 'Chicken's Neck' No Longer Vulnerable: Ex-Army Chief
A former top army leader, General Naravane, said that the Siliguri Corridor, which connects India's Northeast to the rest of the country, is no longer weak.
He explained that over the past 20 years, India has built better roads and improved security in this area.
He also warned that some groups might try to cause trouble by targeting young people who feel left out.
The general emphasized that India wants to live peacefully with its neighbors but will keep an eye on any potential threats.
He also mentioned that while most of the border with Bangladesh is fenced, rivers make it hard to secure some parts completely.
Former Army Chief General Naravane asserts that the Siliguri Corridor is no longer vulnerable.
Significant infrastructure development and security augmentation have occurred in the past 20 years.
Alarmist claims about capturing the Northeast do not reflect current realities.
Riverine areas along the India-Bangladesh border pose operational challenges.
International terror groups are targeting vulnerable youth, requiring more than conventional security measures.
- Who
- General Manoj Mukund Naravane, former Chief of Army Staff
- What
- Assertion that India's Siliguri Corridor is no longer vulnerable
- When
- January 21, 2024
- Where
- Silchar, India
- Why
- To address security concerns and dismiss alarmist claims about the corridor
- Location
- Siliguri Corridor, Northeast India
- Speaker
- General Manoj Mukund Naravane, former Chief of Army Staff
- Event
- 23rd Convocation of Assam University
- Timeframe
- Last 20 years
- Border Management
- Most India-Bangladesh border stretches are fenced, but riverine areas pose challenges
- Security Concern
- International terror groups targeting vulnerable youth
