New Delhi: India’s Border Security Force (BSF) is reportedly considering an unconventional plan to prevent illegal infiltration along the India–Bangladesh border by using snakes and crocodiles as natural deterrents in vulnerable areas.
According to sources, the idea is being discussed internally to strengthen security in riverine and marshy stretches of the border where traditional fencing cannot be installed effectively.
The India–Bangladesh border stretches about 4,096 kilometres, with nearly 175 kilometres consisting of rivers and swampy terrain, making surveillance and fencing extremely difficult. These areas are often considered vulnerable to infiltration, smuggling, and other illegal cross-border activities.
Officials have reportedly been asked to identify river stretches where such natural deterrents could be effective. However, the proposal is still at the discussion stage, and no official decision has been taken so far.
At the same time, the BSF continues to strengthen surveillance along the eastern border using advanced technologies such as drones, sensors, cameras, and other monitoring systems.
Security concerns along the India-Bangladesh border have remained a key issue due to incidents of illegal migration, smuggling, and other cross-border activities. Authorities believe that combining technology with natural deterrents could help plug gaps in difficult terrain if the plan moves forward.