India Sets Up New Garrisons Near Bangladesh Border

The new garrisons are located in Bamuni of Assam’s Dhubri district, Kishanganj in Bihar, and Chopra in West Bengal. All three points lie near Bangladesh’s northern frontier.

Officials said the move is aimed at improving surveillance, addressing strategic vulnerabilities, and ensuring rapid military response across the eastern sector.

The Siliguri Corridor, often referred to as the “Chicken’s Neck,” is a narrow land strip connecting mainland India to its northeastern states. Bordered by Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and China, the corridor is considered one of South Asia’s most sensitive geopolitical zones.

Analysts in New Delhi have noted heightened strategic awareness in recent months amid shifting regional dynamics and diplomatic realignments in South Asia.

Indian military officials, however, maintain that the Siliguri region is already heavily secured. The newly added garrisons are expected to enhance troop mobility, logistics coordination, and intelligence-sharing along the corridor.

The area falls under the jurisdiction of the Indian Army’s XXXIII Corps, which conducts regular live-fire and maneuvers involving armored units and advanced battlefield systems.

Air defense in the region is supported by Rafale fighter jets based in Hasimara, along with additional squadrons and a BrahMos missile regiment providing both offensive and defensive capabilities.

The region is also protected by a multi-layered air defense system that includes S-400 systems, MRSAM units, and indigenous missile platforms. Defense authorities said the deployment is intended to deter threats across the eastern and northeastern borders, particularly from the Himalayan frontier.

The Defense Ministry has recently approved funding for two additional regiments of the upgraded Akash missile system, designed to deliver 360-degree coverage and improved precision interception.