Siliguri Corridor: A Strategic Choke Point in India’s National Security Architecture
The Indian Army recently carried out the “Teesta Prahar” exercise at Teesta Field Firing Range near Siliguri on 8-10 May 2025, aiming to strengthen rapid response and joint operational readiness in the sensitive Siliguri Corridor region.
What is the Siliguri Corridor?
- The Siliguri Corridor, often called the ‘Chicken’s Neck’, is a slender land passage in West Bengal.
- Measuring roughly 22 kilometers across, it acts as the crucial connection between India’s Northeast and the mainland.
- It also shares borders with other countries, making it a strategically and geopolitically sensitive area.
Geographical Location
- This narrow strip is bordered by Nepal (west), Bhutan (north), and ....
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