Army Chief Reviews Security and Modernisation at Strategic Siliguri Corridor

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Indian Army Chief recently visited the Eastern Command to assess security conditions and modernisation efforts at the Siliguri Corridor, India's narrow but critical land link to its northeastern states. The government is ramping up infrastructure in the region, with Railways planning a new underground rail line and highway expansion projects being fast-tracked. Land has been transferred to border security forces to strengthen surveillance and facilitate troop movement in the area. The Army Chief also shared his vision for building a more agile and future-ready military force. The Siliguri Corridor, often called the Chicken's Neck, holds significant strategic importance given its role in connecting eight northeastern states to the Indian mainland.

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