Archive · 21 Aug 2026
India Strengthens Security Along Strategic Chicken’s Neck Corridor
The Chicken’s Neck is a narrow stretch of land that connects northeastern India with the rest of the country.
Amit Shah said the government is taking steps to protect it.
New security bases have been set up in Chopra, Kishanganj and Dhubri.
These bases are intended to help security forces work more effectively.
Shah said land was provided for building the facilities.
He also launched SSB projects costing nearly Rs 190 crore.
The projects will improve buildings and facilities for SSB personnel.
Shah also spoke about patriotism, Vande Mataram and national security.
Amit Shah said security measures are being strengthened around the strategically important Chicken’s Neck corridor.
Bases have been established at Chopra, Kishanganj and Dhubri.
Shah said 560 acres of land were handed over by the West Bengal government.
He said the SSB infrastructure projects launched at Ranidanga are worth nearly Rs 190 crore.
Shah credited national security concerns and the BJP-led government’s actions during remarks criticizing Mamata Banerjee’s former administration.
- Who
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Sashastra Seema Bal and other security authorities.
- What
- Security bases and infrastructure projects were established or launched to strengthen protection of the Chicken’s Neck corridor.
- When
- Friday.
- Where
- Ranidanga near Siliguri, with additional bases at Chopra in West Bengal, Kishanganj in Bihar and Dhubri in Assam.
- Why
- To strengthen security along the corridor connecting the northeastern states with the rest of the country and modernize SSB facilities.
- Security locations
- Chopra, Kishanganj and Dhubri
- Infrastructure project value
- Nearly Rs 190 crore
- Land cited for security infrastructure
- 560 acres
- Forces mentioned
- Sashastra Seema Bal and Border Security Force
- Event venue
- Ranidanga near Siliguri
- Corridor significance
- It connects the northeastern states with the rest of the country