Media: India is exploring the feasibility of using snakes and crocodiles to guard its borders
The Hindu reports that the Indian Border Security Force (BSF), responsible for guarding the borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh, is examining the feasibility of deploying snakes and crocodiles in riverine areas along the border to prevent illegal entries and criminal activities.
The newspaper quoted: "A government telegram issued on March 26 from the BSF headquarters to all field units deployed along the border with Bangladesh stated that the feasibility of deploying reptiles—such as snakes or crocodiles—in sensitive riverine border areas should be studied and evaluated from a tactical perspective."
The document notes that this initiative was directed by India's Home Minister Amit Shah.
The India-Bangladesh border traverses rugged terrain consisting of hills, rivers, and valleys. To prevent illegal immigration and illicit activities, the Indian government has decided to strengthen border security operations and approved the construction of new border fencing.
A senior security official, speaking anonymously to the newspaper, said that directives regarding the use of reptiles have not yet been implemented, but concerns have already emerged about how to obtain these animals and what impact their use might have on local residents living along the riverbanks.
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